Da Kine Macaroni Salad Recipe This is a salad that accompanies meat and rice on plate lunches. SERVES 6 without potatoes, 12 with 8 cups cooked macaroni, chilled (3 cups, or 16 ounces dry noodles) 3 eggs, hard-boiled and minced (optional) 1-3/4 to 2 cups mayonnaise 1 medium carrot, grated salt and pepper OPTIONAL: 1 large waimea onion, finely diced (or use Maui or other sweet onion) 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 can tuna 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 2 cups frozen small peas, defrosted in cold water and drained 3 large potatoes (1.5-2 pounds), peeled and diced Boil potatoes until soft (20-25 minutes) and drain. In a large bowl combine macaroni, potatoes, eggs (and optionally onion and celery) and mix until blended. Add mayonnaise (mixed with drained tuna and mustard, if desired) to macaroni mixture and mix gently not crushing the potatoes. Fold in grated carrot, potatoes and peas (if desired). Add salt and pepper (and lemon juice if desired) and mix gently but thoroughly. NOTES: If using small elbow macaroni, wait until it has come to a full reboil before starting the timer for 10 minutes. Else set the timer for 12 minutes. At any rate, make sure the pasta isn't too chewy. Makes one 6" deep 6x6" container full plus a skochi. Can moisten with a tablespoon or two of milk at end if desired. Mayonnaise: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vinegar 1-3/4 cups oil Put first 4 ingredients into the Cuisinart bowl and start it processing. Put 1/4 cup of the oil into the drip tube and let it trickle out, then remove the thing and add the oil to the bowl in a steady thin stream until done. Taste the mayonnaise and adjust for proper amount of zip, adding more mustard or salt. ================= Hawaiian Mac Salad Recipe 3 cups large macaroni 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk (may require less, only use to moisten) salt & pepper Directions: --Cook macaroni until tender. --Add grated carrots, mayonnaise, and milk till well coated. --Salt & Pepper to taste. Add more mayonnaise if you prefer a wetter salad. --Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour. --When ready to serve, add more mayonnaise if needed. Serves 4-6 If you prefer, you can add some of your favorites like: peas, cubed cheese, tuna or celery. This recipe for Hawaiian macaroni salad is a Hawaiian staple. Be sure to serve with your favorite Hawaiian meat and sticky rice, just like any