Abalone Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Remove abalone from shell and pound with a mallet until soft (abalone from the market is already tenderized).
2. 2
   Add water and salt; simmer about 1 hour or until tender.
3. 3
   Drain and force through food chopper and return to cooking water.
4. 4
   Dice bacon and fry until crisp.
5. 5
   Remove bacon and fry onions until translucent in bacon fat.
6. 6
   Add bacon, onions, potatoes and parsley to the ground abalone and cook until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes), adding more water as needed.
7. 7
   When ready to serve, add milk and heat almost to boiling; add cracker crumbs and butter and serve at once.