1 pound conch meat

1/4 cup butter, divided

2 green onions, chopped

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced

1 small red bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup fresh corn kernels

2 T. all-purpose flour

1 quart half-and-half

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

2 cups fish stock

1 1/2 T. grated fresh ginger root

1 1/2 t. hot sauce

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

salt and pepper to taste