Aelplermagronen (The Alpine Farmer's Macaroni W. Applesauce)
INGREDIENTS:
Karen Mintzias 3 Onions; chopped
1 lb White fish 2 Garlic cloves; pressed
-- cut into 2-inch pieces 2 lb Canned peeled tomatoes
1/2 lb Clams (if desired) -- including liquid
1/2 lb Crab (if desired) 1 c Chopped mushrooms
1/2 lb Lobster (if desired) 4 Celery stalks; chopped
1/2 lb Scallops (if desired) 2 ts Salt
1/2 lb Mussels (if desired) 1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
1/2 lb Shrimp (if desired) 1 Bay leaf
1/2 lb Baby octopus (optional) 1/2 c Wine, red preferably
1/4 c Olive oil 4 c -Water
Karen Mintzias 3 Onions; chopped
1 lb White fish 2 Garlic cloves; pressed
-- cut into 2-inch pieces 2 lb Canned peeled tomatoes
1/2 lb Clams (if desired) -- including liquid
1/2 lb Crab (if desired) 1 c Chopped mushrooms
1/2 lb Lobster (if desired) 4 Celery stalks; chopped
1/2 lb Scallops (if desired) 2 ts Salt
1/2 lb Mussels (if desired) 1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
1/2 lb Shrimp (if desired) 1 Bay leaf
1/2 lb Baby octopus (optional) 1/2 c Wine, red preferably
1/4 c Olive oil 4 c -Water
Prepare fish and shellfish by cleaning and cutting into bite-size pieces. Heat oil in a large pot. Fry onions and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except seafood and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Cook one hour.
Add fish and octopus, and cook 20 minutes. Add shellfish and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve hot with crusty bread and crisp salad.
Add fish and octopus, and cook 20 minutes. Add shellfish and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve hot with crusty bread and crisp salad.