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Fake Lobster in a Tangy Ginger Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 fake veggie lobster. Can also use vegetarian fish balls that are more available.
  • 2 T cooking oil

Spices

  • 3 T cooking oil
  • 2 T garlic minced
  • 2 T ginger minced
  • 2 T green onion chopped

Sauce

  • 2 t hot bean paste
  • 2 T fermented rice wine (optional)
  • 8 T ketchup

Seasoning

  • 1 t salt
  • 1 T sugar
  • 2 t MSG
  • 4 T water

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as described in the Ingredients list. Combine the Spices ingredients in a small bowl. Combine the Sauce ingredients in another small bowl. Combine the Seasoning ingredients in a third small bowl.
  • fry the whole veggie lobster in oil on medium heat, about 3 minutes, or until the bottom is slightly brown. Remove from pan.
  • Fry the Spices ingredients in the pan and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute
  • Add the Sauce ingredients and continue to stir-fry, about 30 seconds.
  • When the mixture begins to boil, add the Seasoning ingredients. Bring back to boil.
  • Serve the lobster in a deep plate with the sauce underneath. Slice the lobster for easy eating.
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