Asian Maine Lobster Chowder with Coconut, Corn and Lemongrass - Recipe

Ingredients

• Maine Lobster Claw Meat COOKED WHOLE AND SHELLED 8 EA.
• Maine Lobster Tail Meat COOKED, ¾-INCH DICE 1 LB.
• Egg 1 EA
• Shallot THINLY SLICED 4 OZ.
• Garlic Cloves 4 GRATED
• Lemon Grass MINCED 2 TBSP.
• Red Chile Flakes DRIED 2 TSP.
• Frozen Or Fresh Galangal (Or Ginger) 1-INCH PIECE, SLICED THINLY 2 EA.
• Sugar 2 TSP.
• Kaffir Lime Leaves CENTER RIB REMOVED, CRUSHED (OR ZEST OF 1 LIME) 2 EA.
• Sweet Corn BLANCHED ON THE COB AND CUT OFF INTO KERNELS 2 CUPS
• Enoki Mushrooms ½ CUP
• Cherry Tomatoes HALVED 1 CUP
• Cilantro Sprigs 12 EA.
• Thai Basil Leaves HALVED 12 EA.
• Fried Shallots 4 TBSP.
• Vegetable Oil 2 TBSP.
• Chili Paste GROUND ½ TSP.
• Lobster Stock 4 CUPS
• Chicken Stock RICH 2 CUPS
• Coconut Milk UNSWEETENED 4 CUPS
• Fish Sauce 4 TBSP.
• Lime Juice 2 TBSP.