fried frog legs
Fried Frog Legs 16 small or 8 large pairs frog legs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup corn flour (or Masa Harina®) 1/2 teaspoon salt Lard or oil (for frying) 1 bunch parsley, washed and dried...
Ingredients
- 16small or 8 large pairs frog legs
- 1cupbuttermilk
- 1cupcorn flour (or masa harina®)
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1bunch parsley, washed and dried
- 2lemons, quartered
Directions
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Fried Frog Legs 16 small or 8 large pairs frog legs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup corn flour (or Masa Harina®) 1/2 teaspoon salt Lard or oil (for f
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Cut legs in two where they join
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If they are fresh, parboil 3 minutes in acidulated water (1 portion lemon juice to 4 portions water), drain and pat dry, Soak for 1 hour in
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Mix flour with seasonings in a paper bag, add legs, and shake to coat them
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Heat lard or oil until hot but not smoking, 375 degrees F, and fry legs a few at a time until golden brown, 2 or 3 minutes
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Fry parsley about 1 minute, drain on paper towels, and serve with the frog legs and lemon quarters
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Serves 4.