Stir-Fried Lobster With Ginger and Scallion 薑葱龍蝦

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 3 live lobsters, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds
• 10 slices ginger
• 3 scallions, cut into 2" length and separate white and green parts
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup rice wine
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tbsp corn starch mix with 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Method

1. Clean the lobsters and cut into pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
2. In a large pot, blanch the lobster pieces in salted boiling water for 2 minutes, or until the shells turn red. Remove with a strainer and set aside. *Traditionally the lobster is oil-blanched. I prefer the healthy way of cooking, yet very delicious too! 
3. Add the oil in a wok over high heat, stir fry the ginger and scallion white parts for 2 minutes.
4. Add the lobster pieces and garlic into the wok and stir quickly. Drizzle in the rice wine and toss the lobster for a few times.
5. Add the scallion green parts, and saute for about 2 minutes.
6. Add water, fish sauce, white pepper, and bring to boil. 
7. Mix well the corn starch mixture before adding in to the wok, and stir well with the lobster and sauce.
8. Drizzle some sesame oil and serve immediately.