SIMMERED FROG'S LEGS

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something different, instead of the usual chicken/pork/beef. You may substitute it with other meat, although frog legs are certainly more tender than others. i love the ginger-y taste of the gravy. Prep time includes marinating.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 frogs (legs separated)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion, minced (i used small red ones)
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour)
buttermilk, for marinating

Steps:

  • Marinate the 4 pairs of frog legs in buttermilk for 1 hour (may add your favorite seasoning eg chilli flakes or dried herbs) In the meantime, prepare stock: Combine other parts of the frog with 3 cups of water, garlic, onions, ginger, salt and black pepper in a pot, cover, let boil and simmer for about 15minutes Heat olive oil in wok and pan-fry the marinated legs until lightly browned.
  • Add sesame oil.
  • Add stock (about 1 1/2 cup, discard extra), cover and simmer legs for 20-30 minutes until tender Combine cornstarch with 1 to 2 tablespoon of cold water, stir until dissolve and use it to thicken the stock if required Serve with rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete Chinese meal.

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