Comments on: Lobster Salad Sandwiches a la Marketman

By: NYCMama

NYCMama — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:09:29 +0000

MM, I know what you mean by “hotdog buns with the sides sheared off” because that is exactly it — the hotdog buns were made with the opening on top, instead of the sides! But that kind of hotdog bun is hard to find outside of Northern New England, so puede na the hotdog buns.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:15:06 +0000

oh my 700 at cost? very dear sanwich. but it looks really good!! you only live once right? :) heehee. the rock lobsters, sometimes i’d spy them at the seafood section of shopwise. and my dad was able to buy also at the imelda seafood market beside dampa at paranaque.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:22:28 +0000

teny, I suppose dried tarragon might work, just don’t put too much of it. Although I do prefer fresh herbs with this dish since the lobster is rather delicate and sweet. I am not sure about the apple but it’s worth a try on a small portion of the dish you are mixing up…

By: teny

teny — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:16:48 +0000

MM can I use dried tarragon? Aside from cucumber can you use a thin slice of apple?

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:08:47 +0000

Ana, they have both live spiny lobsters alive in tanks and recently deceased spiny lobsters at the Seaside Mart in Baclaran. You can also get what I call mud lobsters at the same market. I suspect Farmer’s market in Cubao would also have them. I would be wary of the frozen ones, I haven’t had much luck with them, but some of the upscale groceries such as rustan’s and unimart sometimes carry them. Perkycinderella, if you are in Boston, eat some fried dough for me…thanks!

By: Ana

Ana — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:57:04 +0000

mmmm. i love seafood. though lobsters are rare in manila. save from having them flown in, do you know anywhere i can buy one fresh? otherwise, even frozen ones, i don’t know where to get them from.

By: perkycinderella

perkycinderella — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:25:53 +0000

MM,

This is one of our special fare in the hotel where I work here in Boston. Tried this sandwich in 3 different joints in Maine, but the one in Portland is to my taste…the best! The taste is SUBLIME!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:43:40 +0000

rina, omigosh, I have not had that version but I can just imagine how incredibly rich and decadent it would be. I would used a toasted brioche for that version… yum. leira, thanks… maslalong nakakabusog kung dalawa ang kainin mo! As I did in one day… :) TOPING, yes, I recall reading that article in the magazine but thanks for the link; I’m sure other readers who are curious will enjoy reading the article. Luya, heehee, diet it was definitely not. But if you are trying to be silly, use low fat mayonnaise and just doctor it a bit with the mustard, lemon, etc. Marilou, gosh that sounds REALLY good. DivineG, if you are going to use real lobsters, don’t use sandwich spread…just make sure you have the best mayo and add the mustard, herbs, etc. to make it more flavorful! Millet, I worried about water content of the cucumber too but if you finely chop the cucumber and let it sit in a colander for at least 1 hour, a lot of the moisture is removed. Wil-b, yes croissant has the buttery perfection that goes with the sweet lobster meat – excellent match. Sister, amazing how no food is now more than say 24-36 hours away from you if customs and budget allows… NYCMama, yes the rolls are very similar, but the ones I recall were cooked upright stuck next to each other. So when the roll is ripped off, the sides look like hotdog buns whose crust has been sheared off…

By: rina

rina — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:28:37 +0000

MM, i prefer the other version of the lobster roll where the lobster meat is simply bathed with melted butter in a hot bun….ooooh decadent….

By: leira

leira — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:27:04 +0000

i love reading your blog.. even if im not a good cook.. i know a great blog when i see one and yours is amazing.Wow your lobster salad sandwich looks so good sa tingin pa lang parang nakakabusog na