conch fritters?

[gumballz]

:confused: Ok, at the risk of sounding dumb......what exactly is a conch fritter? What does it taste like? Is this something that's native to the Bahamas or can it be found all over the world?

[zydecocruiser]

Bits of conch with a fritter batter deep fried.

 

Sort of like a hushpuppy with bits of conch.

 

Found throughout the Caribbean and Florida and some other places.

 

These were on Grand Cayman:

 

[gumballz]

Thank you! I take it they're worth trying? (loved the photo, thanks!)

[zydecocruiser]

I like them. Have eaten numerous times from Florida Keys to St Thomas to Grand Cayman. Even Las Vegas. Not fine dining but good bar food or as an appetizer.

 

Followed with a grilled local fresh fish makes a fine meal indeed!

[Nyloc]

Invented here, folks! And I've tried 'em everywhere, but no-one else does 'em quite the way we do ... I think it's the locally grown thyme that mades the difference in just the right quantities.

 

Best spots in Nassau right now ... Green Parrot at Hurricane Hole on Paradise Island. Poop Deck east are pretty good too. And one or two spots at Arawak Cay, though I find they vary alot there, even at the same "restaurant".

[gumballz]

I am SO glad I asked about these! I'm excited to try them now! :D

 

Colyn, do you work at a bank there in Nassau? My husband does magic as a hobby and would like to buy some different coins while we're there, if possible, to use in his shows.

[jodytutwiler]

Boy, here I am cruising the boards and I find gumballz "cheating" on another thread! (Inside joke, we are conversing on our Majesty Roll Call Board)

 

I work with a used-to-be local from there, and the first place he recommended was Arawak for the local flavor, both in food and people. Being a huge fan of anything that comes from the ocean I really wanted to try some fresh seafood, especially some decent conch dishes. I have also heard good things about Johnny Canoe's place, as far as good and inexpensive. Any other recommendations for good places to eat would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hey gumballz, how many days?

[gumballz]

12 until we sail Jody!!

 

If you look around, I'm all over these boards! There's so much to learn! :) My DH and I have a few things we'd like to do while in Nassau and trying conch fritters is in the top 5!

[lorasmom]

We walked to Arawak Cay, and ate lunch - it was great, the Conch Fritters were phenomenal, and the Jerk Chicken was excellent!!! I'm pregnant, and was totally craving Conch Fritters for weeks, and they were like little pieces of heaven!

[donnavb5]

Had some Conch soup. It was spicy and good. I don't eat sea food (or snails) so it was a real STRETCH for me, but I did like it.

[Scooter-n-GB]

You marinate pounded conch in lime juice, or just mince it up and make fritters. At least that's what I've heard. Definitely been studying up on the Conch in preparation for the Valor 4/23/06! I'll have the Conch Fritters please. :p

[nanfromatlanta]

You have to try conch salad also.....my personal favorite

[KreinKrunker]

Conch salad, mmmmmmm. Also rumored to be an aphrodisiac!