Frog Legs Milanese
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Frog Legs Milanese are Italian staple food for centuries. This version is ready under 25 minutes and is amazing meat delicacy most similar to chicken.
Frogs are a common food in the northern part of Italy, especially throughout Piemonte and Lombardy and within these two regions especially in the Vercelli area in Piemonte and in the Pavia and Lomellina areas in Lombardy. In these places frogs are part of the ancient culinary tradition and a typical staple food.
Do French eat frogs?
Yes! Frogs’ legs are an extremely common delicacy in French cuisine. In French they are cuisses de grenouilles.
I found another perfect way to prepare frogs and here is the detailed recipe.
What kind of meat is frog legs?
Generally, frog legs are considered as type of fish and not meat since their natural habitat is water-based. Although muscle-based protein is like fish and can be considered a type of meat, frog legs generally have the texture of chicken and taste like fish.
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Are frog legs expensive?
To get 9 legs for this post, I spent 7 euros. To get more information on the prices and history, please look here .
Frog Legs Milanese
Frog Legs Milanese are Italian staple food for centuries. This version is ready under 25 minutes and is amazing meat delicacy most similar to chicken.
Ingredients
- 9 pairs frog legs
- 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 6 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Your favorite salad to serve with fried frog legs
Instructions
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Tap frog legs with kitchen paper and leave aside.
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Prepare three shallow plates and put flour in one, whisked eggs in the other and breadcrumbs into the third one.
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Dip each pair of legs into the flour, coating them completely.
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Dip floured frog legs into the egg mixture, coating them completely.
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Transfer egg coated legs into the breadcrumbs and coat completely too.
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Heat vegetable oil ( not olive ) in saute pan on medium heat. Add 4or 5 pairs of legs into the pan. Don’t overcrowd.
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Fry on both sides until golden brown. It should last for 5 – 6minutes. To be sure, check if cooked through.
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Place cooked legs on paper towel lined plate to drain. Finish frying the remaining legs.
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Serve with your favourite salad.
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