| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood, Eggs | Chinese | Seafood | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | 1.5-2 pound lobster | |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 4 | T | Cornstarch |
| 2 | T | Water |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| Oil for deep-frying | ||
| Lettuce | ||
| Pepper |
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean and shell lobster. Cut meat in 1/2-inch cubes. Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with cornstarch, water and salt. Dip lobster cubes in batter to coat. Heat oil. Add lobster cubes, a few at a time, and deep-fry about 1/2 minute. Then reduce heat to medium and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling. Arrange lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with pepper and serve. VARIATIONS: After step 1, marinate lobster cubes in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon oyster or soy sauce, and 2 slices fresh ginger root, minced. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing cubes occasionally; then drain, discarding marinade. Pick up step 2. After step 1, wrap each lobster cube in half a strip of bacon. Pick up step In step 2, for the cornstarch batter, substitute either of the following: 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and 3/4 cup flour. (If necessary, add a few drops of water to thin.) 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup water-chestnut flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 242
Calories From Fat: 37
Total Fat: 4.1g
Cholesterol: 378.8mg
Sodium: 1280.3mg
Potassium: 506.9mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 40.5g