Traditional Conch Fritters

2 large conch, including the orange mantle, cleaned and finely diced
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
½ cup mild
2 tblsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup flour
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. Tabasco, or hot sauce
1 egg, separated
vegetable oil for frying

Mix together all ingredients except for the egg white. Beat egg white until stiff and fold into batter. Drop by teaspoonful into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Serve with red sauce or tartar sauce, and a cold beer.