Frog Legs
Frog Legs that are marinated, lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown and drizzled with a delicious sauce. Do they taste like chicken as you have always heard? To me they don’t. My opinion is the little calf muscle is a very mild taste and the upper thigh reminds me of a mild fish taste. It wasn’t fishy tasting but if you like a mild tasting fish you will probably like Frog Legs.
Source: http://www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients
In a gallon size ziploc bag add the
soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger.
Zip the bag closed and squeeze
the ingredients until combined.
Add the frog legs, squeezing out all the air
that you can, then zip the bag closed. Turn
to coat all of the frog legs with the marinade.
Let marinade in the refrigerator
for 1 hour, turning frequently.
Drain the frog legs into a small
saucepan, reserving the marinade.
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Heat oil in a large, deep pan
over medium high heat. While the oil is
getting hot proceed to the next step.
Toss the frog legs into the cornstarch.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Once the oil is hot, add the frog legs and
fry until golden brown and crispy. This
will take about 2 minutes on each side.
Place the crispy frog legs onto a plate
covered with a paper towel.
While the frog legs are cooking, bring
the marinade to a simmer. Simmer for
3 minutes and set aside.
Place the frog legs onto a serving plate,
drizzle the marinade over the frog
legs, garnish with green onion
and serve immediately.
Frog Legs
http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1# frog legs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (more if needed)
- vegetable oil to fill your pan about 2″ deep
- 1 green onion, sliced thinly
Directions
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag add the soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger.
- Zip the bag closed and sqeeze the ingredients until combined.
- Add the frog legs to the bag trying to sqeeze out all of the air then zipping closed.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for one hour, tuning the bag over frequently.
- Drain the marinade into a small saucepan, reserving the marinade and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large deep pan over medium high heat.
- While the oil heats up, toss the frog legs into the cornstarch covering them completely. Salt and pepper them to taste.
- Once the oil is hot, add the frog legs one at a time, cooking until brown and crispy on the bottom. This will take about 2 minutes. Turn the legs over and cook until the other side is golden brown too, for about 2 more minutes. Drain the frog legs on a plate covered with a paper towel.
- While the frog legs are cooking, bring the reserved marinade to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes and set aside.
- Place the frog legs onto a serving plate and drizzle with the marinade then serve.
I lived in Florida for 36 years (ages 6 – 42 [1949 to 1985]), and frog’s legs were not unheard of. My mother was a very good, but not terribly adventurous cook . . . but we DID have frog legs on occasion. So I guess they weren’t that unusual. I don’t recall what they tasted like, but I probably didn’t particularly like the concept.
I would probably try them again, but not by my own instigation.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
It’s good you have an open mind. Thanks for commenting Judilyn. I wondered what kind of comments I would get with this post.
Yes, I had them in France, they taste like chicken.
But I wouldn’t eat them anymore, after we had to dissect frogs at medical school, in order to study how the nerves made the legs twitch even after they were cut through. With escargots/snails I wouldn’t have that problem, though I find them quite cute.
They are cute…lol I thought they tasted like a mild fish but mine had been frozen. Fresh would be better. I try them different ways and with the sauce has been the best way so far.
I’ve never had frog legs — not sure if I could get over the mental block I have about eating them (it’s silly, I know).
My husband wouldn’t eat them either.
😲
Lol
I confess I’m not a fan!
Not too many are…lol
So funny, my Father loves Frogs legs, so was checking it out, but saw the strawberry cover page, then straight to frogs legs, it made me laugh!
They are definitely different. I told the grandkids it was little chicken thighs to get them to taste them. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Smart Idea, I bet they loved them. I have had Frogs legs, but not my favorite. But my dad super loves them!
They didn’t and my husband wouldn’t even try them! It is an acquired taste…lol
Ha! David said he would eat anything you make, even frogs legs because your food looks really great!
Wow what a compliment!!!! Tell David thank you!
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Excellent post! I think I can use the marinade in many ways! Beautifully illustrated and great instructions. Can’t wait to try!
Thank you Cheryl and yes it would be a great marinade for many things.
Oh my, I have not had those in a month of Sundays — your making my mouth water.. YUM!
Thank you we found them at an International Market and I had to buy them.
Wow, seeing this for the first time. It’s interesting
It’s not one you see a lot of and most people won’t even try it.
Oh I can’t tell you the last time I had frog legs! I really do love them.
Me too and my husband found them at the international market we went to and I had to have them!
Umm, I think I have to give this one a hard pass, lol
Hahaha they aren’t for everyone.
I remember when I was a kid and my mom fixed some that weren’t frozen (these were) and when she fried them the legs hopped in the pan from the muscles. I thought it was the coolest thing! 🤣😂🤣
Lol, ew!
I am sorry, but it is not customary in Poland to eat frogs. You don’t eat worms, hamsters, dogs, cats … Every country has a different custom.
best regards
I totally respect your custom. Thank you for commenting Ultra.
I’ve ate them twice. The first time they weren’t fried long enough and the breading oozed off. They didn’t taste good that time. But the second time they were just right. Fried just crispy enough and the lemon juice really made the fishy taste with chicken texture, really good after a few drinks.
Prank call;
us: “Hi, do you have frogs legs?”
them: “yes we do”
us: “Stand behind the counter, no one will see them”
I love frog legs. I remember when the guys used to go out and gig them. They are best fresh!!!!
I agree! When I was a kid we had them fresh and I loved them. Especially when the legs jumped in the pan while frying. Lol But now all I can ever find is frozen and they just aren’t as good as fresh.
Ah, the good old days! 🙂
That’s so cool but GAG!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Where’s your sense of adventure Lydia!
I’m just not that kind of person Lol!!!!
I gave it to my grandkids and told them it was tiny chicken legs…hahahaha
*gasp*
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Oh my 😳 In Singapore are really common but I never tried them…only thinking that are frogs legs 🐸😅
Lol yes it is mind over matter when eating them.
Wau… Not bad at all but I can’t taste it 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha it is a mind over matter kind of food.
Love this! Your presentation is beautiful through out the cooking lesson. Thank you for post this recipe it sound delishious. I’ve always wondered what frog legs tasted like and have heard people say they taste like chicken, but maybe that because they look similar to chicken legs? Mild tasting fish sounds much more reasonable of an answer. Blessings to you, Malinda
Thank you Malinda I hope you get a chance to try it some day.
I’ve always wanted to try them, but have never thought of making them myself. I believe I’ve seen them sold at the market before, but not all of the time. Next time I see them, maybe I’ll be brave! 😊
They are so easy to prepare and cook. You have to try them just once. Maybe you will find them at a restaurant sometime.
Yes, I have seen them on a menu before, I’m trying to remember where it was now. Happy Friday to you, may God bless your day! 🥰
Omg, I never ever in my life cooked frog, dear Diane!
I appreciate you for having the courage to do this.
Have a great day!
Hahaha I will try anything once. Thanks Katherine!
Well, anything but frogs in my case 😅
No, I’ve never had frog legs. The only time I’ve seen frog legs is on the dissecting tray in biology class and they pinned back – OMG. I’ve tried some things in my day, but I dunno about doing frog legs. 🙂
Hahaha Just mind over matter. My mom made these when I was a kid but they were fresh and fresh tastes better than frozen.
You are more daring than me … 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve had frog legs several times in restaurants, but never thought about making them myself. I wonder whether any store near here sells them. I’ll have to look the next time I go shopping.
I could only find them at an international store and they were frozen. If you can find them fresh they are so much better.
All this you have is a real phenomenon and is delicious….
Thanks for the share. Next year is Leap Year – I want to do a frog-leg themed supper. This will be great!
Hahahaha you’re hilarious! That will be perfect! You’re welcome!
Well this recipe was surprising. I do like frog legs when they are cooked right.
I guess that’s just what comes with being a picky eater lol
My trip to the International Market a few weeks ago enticed me to bring home many surprises….lol
lol
Love this recipe..and the comments…Frogs? Of course, they are eaten here and not just the legs the whole caboodle either in a soup or BBQ…Available on every market either still croaking or ready prepared…Personally I haven’t cooked them I leave that to others but I do eat them 🙂 Have a great weekend Diane 🙂 x
OMG I would love to try them in soup and BBQ! I never heard of the whole frog being used. You have a great weekend too!!!
Diane even rats here and all the animals entrails..much of which I pass on…Nose to tail eating is carried out to the letter here… 🙂 x
I think the only way I could eat a rat is if I didn’t know what it was until after I ate it…lol Fascinating!
I am with you on that one, Diane but I do admire their creativity with food… As you say fascinating 😊
Awwww thank you Carol! ❤
Very nice Diane. I like frog legs! Take care and thank you for visiting and following my blog.
You’re welcome and have a great weekend!
Eish! People eat frogs 😳😳
Yes in many countries..lol
Frog legs were one of my mom’s favorite meals. Honestly, I’ve never gotten up the nerve to try them HA! Maybe that will change in the future and I’ll use your recipe.
It is mind over matter. Think of them as looking like Cornish game hen legs. That’s what I told the grandkids to get them to try them…lol
I’m not the biggest fan of frog legs. I agree they taste more like fish than chicken but, it’s like rubbery/chewy lol. You always seem to make everything look delicious though!
You’re right it is a different texture. I guess I never thought about it. Thank you for your nice comment!
My mom cooked frog legs once when I was a child. I remember being surprised at how good they tasted.
I was too and when my mom fried them, the heat caused the muscles to contract and the legs did small jerks in the pan. I thought it was so cool as a kid. She must have fried fresh legs because I can only find frozen ones now and they have never jerked.