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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 5 | pounds | Frog Legs » small | ||
| 3/4 | cup | Lemon Juice » or vinegar | ||
| 1 | part | Ice Cubes » crushed | ||
| 1 | cup | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.
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| 6 | large | Eggs » separated |
Eggs
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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| 2 | tablespoons | Vegetable Oil » or Olive oil |
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | Black Pepper |
Black Pepper
Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy
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| 1 1/2 | cups | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| 1 | part | Oil » for frying |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 3 Hours | 15 Minutes | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Directions:
Before frying, heat oil to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
1. Wash frog legs thoroughly.
2. Place in a large Dutch oven; sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover with crushed ice.
3. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
4. Combine milk, egg yolks, vegetable oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.
5. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into milk mixture.
6. Sprinkle frog legs with salt and pepper; dip each in batter, and dredge in flour.
7. Fry until golden brown in oil heated to 375°F.
8. Drain on paper towels.
Submitted by Benji M. | February 12th, 2024 See all of Benji M.'s Recipes.
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| @Lily S. | May 13th, 2024 |
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Not sure if I can find frog legs easily, but if I do, I'll definitely give this recipe a try. Maybe I'll serve it with some spicy sauce. I gave it a 4 |
| @Dawit T. | March 21st, 2024 |
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Frog legs? Hmm, not sure about that, but since I'm a recipe searcher, I'm curious. I might give it a try for an adventurous supper. I gave it a 4 |
| @Jolene P. | March 14th, 2024 |
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I've had frog legs at a restaurant before and loved them. Excited to try making them at home. I appreciate the tip about chilling the frog legs with lemon juice and ice. I gave it a 4 |