You must have had drumsticks before, which are the classic chicken legs. But have you ever tried the oh-so-yummy frog’s legs, which make for one of the finest meat available on this earth? Well, if not then it is time you try this simple yet classic recipe of sautéed frog’s legs that we have in store for you.
The recipe yields 4 servings and the preparation time for this recipe is 5 minutes, cooking time 30 minutes which makes it a total of 35 minutes. Not bad for a dish you’ve been trying for the first time! Isn’t it?
Health Benefits
This lean meat has a large number of health benefits. It is high in protein, has a very low amount of fat, is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and is rich in a variety of minerals and vitamins. Since the legs have been deep fried, they are best served with rich sauces it is recommended to eat this dish in moderation.
Ingredients
garlic: 14 ounces
flat leaf parsley: 2 ounces
unsalted butter: 1 1/2 ounces
fresh frog’s legs: 2 1/4 pounds
plain flour: 1 bowl
salt as needed
Ground black pepper as needed
goose fat: 2 1/8 cups
How To Make Frog’s Legs
- Carefully handle the legs of a frog and remove the two muscles present in the shin part of the leg
- Take a bowl of flour and add salt and freshly ground pepper as much you want the taste to be and mix everything together.
- Place the frog’s legs in this bowl of dry mixture and roll them in it so that they are evenly covered.
- Take a shallow sauté pan and add unsalted butter and goose fat in it and let it heat for a while.
- When the oil and fat are hot enough add the covered frog’s legs one at a time in the pan.
- Fry the legs until they are crispy and light brown in color, which is about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Take them out and place them on a plate laid with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve them hot with some parsley puree and garlic puree, garnished with some chopped parsley
Trivia
- National Frog Legs Day is celebrated on 29th February
- The largest exporter of frog’s legs is Japan
In French and Cantonese cuisine, dishes prepared with frog’s legs in them are considered one of the delicacies