Anonymous 2-7-2005

1 pound raw abalone, tenderized and cut into small cubes

1/3 cup unsalted butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 large clove of garlic, minced

1/3 cup chopped bell pepper

1 bay leaf

8 ounces tomato sauce

2 cups water

3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a saucepan, melt the butter and saute the garlic, bell pepper and onion until

the onion is transparent. Add the bay leaf, water, tomato sauce, potatoes, salt

and cayenne, then cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Add the abalone and simmer

4 to 5 minutes until tender. Serves 8.