Lambí Guisado (Dominican Stewed Conch)
Tenderised conch slowly stewed in a Dominican sofrito of onion, peppers, garlic and tomato with a splash of rum or wine. A seaside speciality served with tostones or white rice.
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Steps
Tenderise the conch
Pound the conch meat with a meat mallet until thin and even, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Rub the pieces with the lime juice and ½ teaspoon of the salt.
- 700 g conch meat
- 2 limes, juiced
- ½ tsp salt
✅ Done when: pieces are thin, pale, and no longer slippery
Pre-cook
In a large pot, cover the tenderised conch with the water so it is fully submerged, then bring to a boil. Boil for about 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in a pressure cooker) until tender, then drain.
- all conch from step 1
- about 2 L water, for boiling
✅ Done when: conch is tender when pierced with a fork
Make the sofrito
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Stew
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Serve
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Tenderise the conch
Pound the conch meat with a meat mallet until thin and even, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Rub the pieces with the lime juice and ½ teaspoon of the salt.
- 700 g conch meat
- 2 limes, juiced
- ½ tsp salt
✅ Done when: pieces are thin, pale, and no longer slippery
Pre-cook
In a large pot, cover the tenderised conch with the water so it is fully submerged, then bring to a boil. Boil for about 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in a pressure cooker) until tender, then drain.
- all conch from step 1
- about 2 L water, for boiling
✅ Done when: conch is tender when pierced with a fork
Make the sofrito
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Stew
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Serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Lambí is the Caribbean name for queen conch, a large sea snail found in the warm waters around the island. In coastal towns like Samaná and Boca Chica it's stewed, served in salads or added to rice.
Conch is tough, so it's always pounded and boiled before stewing.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Sweet, slightly chewy seafood in a rich sofrito sauce: it's a taste of the Dominican seaside.
💡 Fun Fact
Conch fishing is regulated in the Caribbean to protect the species, so check that your conch comes from a sustainable source.
Dominican coast (Samaná and the east)
19.21°N, -69.34°W
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