Cut tail in half lengthways and chop into sections. Put in a heatproof plate, place in a steamer or on a trivet above water level. Mix garlic, ginger, black beans, soy sauce and sesame oil and pour ...

As much as we love lobster, it’s one of those ingredients that tends to intimidate the cook. It’s messy, after all, and expensive. And when you start with the live animal, it’s just plain scary. But ...