Stir-Fried Lobster in Black Bean Sauce from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasure

Ingredients

• Steamed rice, for serving
• 2 green onions, sliced on the diagonal, including green parts
• 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
• ¼ cup (60 ml) Peanut or other neutral oil
• One 1½-pound (680-g) live Maine lobster
• 1 cup (240 ml) shellfish stock or chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water