5 cloves garlic, crushed
2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely chopped
4 spring onions, sliced lengthways
350g/12oz yellow shi whole wheat noodles or medium egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions
2 tbsp groundnut oil
dash toasted sesame oil (optional)
4 tbsp light soy sauce
650g/1lb 6oz live lobster
2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
4 tbsp yellow bean sauce (available from Asian grocers)