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the stomach, which is situated at the back of the head and a bluish vein which
extends from the head to the tail. These parts should therefore be excluded
after cooking. The liver, which is often rejected on account of its green color
after cooking, is the best part of the lobster. Small lobsters are to be
preferred. If lobsters are purchased ready cooked, their soundness are proved by
drawing the tail outwards slowly. If the tail returns to its former position in
the same manner as a spring, the lobster was alive when put to boil, otherwise
it was lifeless and should not be used.
Stewed lobster.
Take the meat from the lobster. The shell and the eggs you pound with some
butter and put over the fire, adding water. Boil 30 minutes. Skim away the red
lobster fat, strain and heat with flour added and also some sweet cream, While
the sauce is boiling add powdered sugar and nutmeg to suit. Now put in the
lobster and stir.
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