1 lobster, 1 1/2 to 2 lbs.
3 to 4 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 lb. pork hash
2/3 c. soup stock
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. fermented black beans

CORNSTARCH MIXTURE:

1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Mix cornstarch mixture until smooth. Set aside.

EGG MIXTURE:

2 eggs
3 tbsp. water

Whisk egg mixture and stop before it froths. Set aside.

Chop lobster, shell and all, in half lengthwise, then cross cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces. Heat oil, add salt and garlic. Brown slightly. Add pork hash and stir-fry about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and black beans and stir-fry for 30 seconds more. Add lobster pieces and stir-fry about 1 minute. Add soup stock. Cover, then cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture to lobster to thicken. Cook for additional 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Add egg mixture. Stir-fry briefly then serve at once. Makes 4 to 6 servings.