Still away in our tropical paradise, so I thought instead of leaving anyone hanging, I would re-post another "Hawaiian" recipe from Cooking With Alice. Though not very Hawaiian, nor forbidden, but a decent tomato sauce, much like pomodoro. Mark believes Alice was going for alliteration over authentic island cuisine. Made with fresh plum tomatoes and lots of garlic. I'll give Alice that, she likes to cook with garlic and that pleases us. Served over some fresh egg pasta with a nice green salad and a crusty baguette. And red wine, gotta have the red, red wine.
"Pass The Tabu" The second of three Hawaiian episodes. After finding the cursed tiki at Mike's construction site, Bobby wears it for good luck. But bad things begin to happen to everyone who comes in contact with it. First, Bobby almost is knocked on the head by a falling picture, then Jan has a tarantula in her beach bag that almost bites Peter, then Alice throws her back out at a hula lesson. But the worst fate awaits Greg, who has a serious wipe out during a surfing contest at Waikiki and nearly drowns. All leading up to the boys discovery that the idol must be returned to it's ancient burial ground to break the bad luck streak. Little do they know the danger that awaits, and the nutty Professor Whitehead, who has nefarious plans for our young heroes. Stayed tuned to find out what happens next week...
The Recipe:
4 1/4 tsps olive oil
2 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4c tomato paste
3/4 tsp salt
1/4tsp sugar
2 tblsp finely minced fresh basil
In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients (except the basil) and simmer for 50 minutes, stirring frequently. [What follows is my favorite part of the recipe because it is so poorly written] Mix in the basil just before using. This can be refrigerated 3 days ahead of use. Don't add basil until it is to be used. Makes about 3 cups of sauce.
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