Although frog legs are traditionally associated with French cuisine, frog legs are also eaten in some of the regions in Thailand, Vietnam, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia, Greece and Italy. In France alone around 160 million legs are consumed per year. Interestingly enough, most of France’s supply of frogs comes from Indonesia. This amounts to roughly 80 million frogs!
Frog legs are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A and potassium. They are said to taste like chicken because of their mild flavor, with a texture most similar to that of a chicken wing. It apparently also has a fishy aftertaste. I wouldn’t know – I haven’t been brave enough to try them.
Frog legs are mostly boiled in a broth and sometimes breaded and deep-fried but can also be baked or sautéed. If you are worried about ordering frog legs from a French menu by accident, just avoid any item containing the words “cuisses de grenouilles”.
Fresh frog legs on display at a fish monger and Frog Legs Provencal
There is an easy recipe for Kung Pao Frog Legs with step by step instructions and photo’s on the Eat What Tonight website.
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