Dinner

Conch Stew

A hearty Caribbean-style conch stew with peppers, coconut, tender conch, and homemade Sea Pie dough pieces.

  • 3 hr 50 min
  • 410 kcal
  • Dairy-free
  • Stew
  • Seafood

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Conch Stew

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Clean the conch meat and pound it to tenderize.

  2. Step 2:

    Boil the conch for 2 to 3 hours, or until tender.

    2–3 h
  3. Step 3:

    While the conch cooks, make the Sea Pie dough with the all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and water.

  4. Step 4:

    Roll the dough out as thinly as possible and cut it into 2 1/2-inch by 2 1/2-inch squares.

  5. Step 5:

    Let the dough squares stand for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  6. Step 6:

    Stretch the squares to thin them out.

  7. Step 7:

    Once the conch is cool, cut it into bite-size pieces and season it.

  8. Step 8:

    Add all ingredients except the flour to a pan and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.

    10–20 min
  9. Step 9:

    Mix the flour with 1 cup water and pour it into the pan to thicken the stew.

  10. Step 10:

    Add the Sea Pie pieces and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

    10 min
  11. Step 11:

    Serve with white rice, plantain, breadfruit, or vegetables of your choice.

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