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The best tempura lobster with dipping sauce
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Total Time:
30 minutes
Crispy lobster bites in tempura batter, served with zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 2 x 1.3 kg live lobsters from sustainable sources, ask your fishmonger
  • 1 handful okra left whole
  • 4 fresh red chillies left whole
  • edible flowers, such as viola, borage, courgette optional
  • 2 free-range egg yolks
  • 350 ml water iced
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 12 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Instructions:
  • Prepare the lobsters by taking a sharp knife, positioning it at the top of the head, and cutting straight down to instantly kill them. Remove the tail and both claws. Halve the tail lengthwise and cut each half into 3 pieces. Cut the claws into 3 pieces, slice the remaining body meat, then place everything in a bowl along with any juice. Combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside. Use a deep-fat fryer preheated to 170°C/325°F for easier control, or a half-filled wok on the stove with a thermometer, taking care to avoid accidents. Make the batter by whisking egg yolks and iced water, adding cornflour and flour, and stirring with chopsticks to maintain a slightly lumpy texture. Mix in the okra, chillies, and lobster, and feel free to add other veggies like sweet potato slices or coriander stalks. Dip the lobster and veggies in the batter and fry them in batches until golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels and plate. Serve with the dipping sauce and flavored salt, such as jasmine tea salt or citrus salt. For extra crunch, drip some excess batter from a height onto the frying veggies. Enjoy this tempura delicacy!

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