Butter Fragranced Frog Legs Recipe

Name: Butter Fragranced Frog Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound frog legs, rinsed and patted dry; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Oil for deep frying; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; Salt to taste; Dipping Sauce:; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound frog legs, rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for deep frying
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

1
Place the frog legs into a bowl and sprinkle with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper.
2
Toss until evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
3
Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Mix the frog legs in the beaten egg to coat, then drain off excess.
5
Toss in cornstarch, and shake off excess.
6
Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through; 4 to 5 minutes.
7
Turn once to insure they cook evenly.
8
While the frog legs are cooking, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
9
Cook gently for about 3 minutes until the garlic softens, season with salt to taste.
10
When the frog legs have finished cooking, drain well on paper towels, then place onto a serving dish.
11
Pour garlic-butter sauce overtop; serve with dipping sauce.
12
To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a small bowl.
13
Season to taste with sesame oil if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound frog legs, rinsed and patted dry, 2 teaspoons white sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Butter Fragranced Frog Legs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter Fragranced Frog Legs

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