Conch Stew

By CathyD

Suzanne's recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds conch *
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 oz. tomato paste
• 5 oz. tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 pount okra
• Salt to taste
• * Note: Canned conch is available in most supermarkets, but abalone or clams ma be substituted in equal amounts.

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Pound conch until tender, then cut into bite-sized pieces and boil for 30 minutes. Heat oil in heavy pot, add flour and brown, stirring constantly. Add water, tomato paste and tomato puree, seasonings and cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add the conch and okra and cook 10 minutes longer or until desired consistency is reached. Salt to taste. Serve with Johnny Cake or macaroni, if desired.