Cape of Good Hope Chowder

Recipe by Johna Blinn, posted for ZWT7.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  south african  rock lobster tail
• 2  cups  diced potatoes
•  salt water
• 1⁄4 cup  diced salt pork
• 1⁄2 cup  minced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  minced celery
• 1⁄4 cup  minced green pepper
• 3  cups canned tomatoes
• 3  cups water

Directions

1. Thaw lobster tails; cut around edges of underside membrane with kitchen shears and remove meat from shells.
2. Cut rock lobster meat into 1/2 inch cubes; set aside.
3. Cook salt pork in a large saucepan until crisp.
4. Add onion, celery, green pepper and rock lobster cubes; cook over low heat 3 minutes, or until rock lobster meat becomes opaque and creamy white.
5. Add potatoes, tomatoes and water; slowly bring to a boil.
6. Serve piping hot with sea toast or other crisp crackers if desired.