dinner · dairy-free
Typhoon shelter lobster
Hong Kong harbor-style: lobster pieces fried crisp, then tossed with a huge pile of golden fried garlic, chilies, scallions and fermented black beans.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains crustacean shellfish.
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You'll need: Deep pot for frying, Wok.
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Method
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1
Dust the lobster in cornstarch and fry at 190°C (375°F) for 2-3 minutes until shells are red. Drain.
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2
Fry the garlic slowly in 120 ml oil until golden and crunchy; lift out. Crisp the pork in the same oil if using.
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3
In a wok with 2 tbsp of the garlic oil, toss the chilies and black beans, then the lobster, fried garlic, pork, scallions and seasoning until well coated.
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4
Serve immediately.
