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These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work!

2 spring roll wrappers
1 lobster (1 lb. size)
3 shiitake mushroom caps
2 ounces julienne carrot
2 ounces julienne red bell pepper
2 ounces julienne cucumber, seeds removed
3 ounces chiffonade napa cabbage
2 ounces julienne mango (optional)
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 ounce sesame oil
1/2 ounce soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
salt and pepper, to taste
Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 ounce sesame oil
1 1/2 ounce soy sauce
1/2 ounce water
1/2 ounce orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 teaspoon julienne green onion
Begin by rehydrating the spring roll wrappers in warm water. Let stand.
Poach the lobster for about 5-6 minutes and cool. Remove the tail/ knuckle and tail meat.
Rough chop the meat.
Heat a saute pan with sesame oil and cook the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute.
Add the carrot, red pepper, and mushrooms. Saute for another minute and add the Napa cabbage. Add the soy sauce and cook until the cabbage has been wilted. Add the sesame seeds.
Season with salt and pepper. Strain off the excess liquid and cool. Lay on spring roll wrapper on a cutting board and use about 2 oz of lobster meat and half the cooled mixture.
Lay down the cucumber and mango. Make sure the mixture is being laid down compactly in the front 1/3 of the wrapper.
Roll over the end of the wrapper so it covers the mixture and very tightly roll it over a 1/4 turn.
Tuck in the sides and finish rolling.
Repeat with the second wrapper.
For the dipping sauce combine all ingredients except the sesame oil and whisk together.
Slowly add the sesame oil while you continue whisking.
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reviews & comments
August 26, 2013
Expensive and a lot of work, but damn it was good. Impressed my wife-to-be with it (she loves lobster).