Crispy Lobster Pasta
Rich Cheese Sauce

Elevate your home banquet with this luxurious cheese lobster pasta featuring deep-fried crispy lobster, savory XO noodles, and a velvety cheese and pumpkin sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 whole lobsters
• 300 g yellow noodles
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 3 slices cheese
• 50 g pumpkin puree
• 200 ml soup stock
• 1 tbsp XO sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chicken powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 dash MSG
• 1 liter cooking oil
• to taste cucumber, tomato, and lemon slices

Instructions

1. 1Stir-fry the noodles

   

   After boiling the noodles until soft and draining the water, place them into a hot wok. Season with a spoonful of salt, half a spoonful of chicken powder, and a spoonful of XO sauce. Stir-fry continuously until the noodles are evenly coated with the savory seasonings, then remove them and set aside.

   Tip: Toss the noodles vigorously while stir-frying to prevent them from sticking together and to ensure the XO sauce flavor distributes evenly.
2. 2Coat the lobster

   

   Take your cleaned and prepared raw lobster pieces and coat them evenly with a layer of cornstarch. Make sure all exposed meat is well-covered; this protective layer will help seal in the juices and create a delicious crispy exterior when fried.

   Tip: Only coat the lobster right before you are ready to fry. If it sits too long, the cornstarch will absorb moisture and become gummy.
3. 3Deep-fry the lobster

   

   Heat a generous amount of oil in a wok. Carefully drop the starch-coated lobster pieces into the hot oil and deep-fry them until the shells turn a vibrant, bright red and the surface feels completely crispy. Once done, remove the lobster pieces and drain off the excess oil.

   Tip: Maintain a consistently high oil temperature so the lobster cooks quickly and crisps up without absorbing too much grease.
4. 4Prepare the cheese sauce

   

   In a separate pan or clean wok, add high-quality soup stock, cheese slices, and pumpkin puree. Season the mixture with salt, sugar, half a spoonful of chicken powder, and a dash of MSG. Simmer everything together over low heat, stirring gently until the cheese has completely melted into a rich, thick sauce.

   Tip: Keep the heat low when melting the cheese to prevent the sauce from splitting, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture.
5. 5Plate the noodles

   

   Begin plating the final dish by taking your previously stir-fried noodles and arranging them neatly on a serving plate. This savory noodle base will serve as the perfect bed to catch the rich cheese sauce and hold the delicious fried lobster pieces.

   Tip: Twirl the noodles slightly with your chopsticks as you place them down to create an attractive, elevated mound.
6. 6Plate the Lobster and Noodles

   

   Layer the seasoned noodles neatly as a base on the serving plate, then arrange the cooked lobster pieces carefully on top of the bed of noodles.

   Tip: Create a well-defined bed of noodles so the lobster pieces sit high and present nicely for serving.
7. 7Coat Lobster in Cheese Sauce

   

   Pour the fried lobster pieces into the simmering cheese and pumpkin sauce in the wok, stirring gently until every piece is completely coated.

   Tip: Keep the heat on low while coating to prevent the cheese sauce from breaking or burning.

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