Title: Steamed Lobster with Spicy Ginger Garlic Sauce
Ingredients:
- 3 live lobsters (1.25-1.5 pounds each), prepared and cut into pieces
- Salt, for cleaning the lobster pieces
- Cold water, for rinsing
- 2 packs of bean vermicelli noodles, soaked until soft
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced red chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons hot oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Chopped scallions and cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the lobsters by cutting them in half down the center into two pieces. Then, cut each half into 3 pieces on each side. Break the lobster claws and cut the head into half.
- Use salt to clean the cut lobster pieces, then rinse them in cold water.
- Soak the bean vermicelli noodles in water until soft, then set them aside.
- In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, minced ginger, minced jalapeño pepper, minced red chili pepper, and chopped scallions.
- Add hot oil and soy sauce to the bowl, and mix well to create the spicy ginger garlic sauce.
- Place the soaked bean noodles on the bottom of a serving plate, then arrange the cut lobster pieces on top.
- Spoon the ginger garlic sauce equally over the lobster pieces.
- Place the serving plate in a steamer and cook on high heat for 13 minutes.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the lobster sit in the steamer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle some chopped scallions and cilantro on top for garnish.
- Serve the steamed lobster with spicy ginger garlic sauce immediately.
Note: This dish is best enjoyed with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.