Spiced rock lobster and saffron soup with egg noodles, lobster savoury custard and saffron rouille

A rich, satisfying soup that can be a meal in itself when served with loads of crusty bread. Shellfish and saffron seem perfect partners in the food world of relationships, the richness and strong flavour of each working well together — just think of the great French bouillabaisse. The little savoury custards take their cue from the delicate and lightly textured Japanese chawan mushi custard. I choose southern rock lobsters here, but any of the other varieties available — eastern, tropical