Lobster Salad with Glass Noodles and Jícama

INGREDIENTS

• 5 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb) live lobsters or 1 3/4 to 2 lb cooked lobster meat
• Flaky sea salt such as Maldon
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (1/2-lb) piece jicama, peeled, then cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks with slicer (see special equipment, below; about 2 cups)
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 3 to 4 oz very thin bean thread noodles (also known as cellophane, glass, or mung bean noodles)
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice