Frogs are one of the rustic foods that have become very familiar to the Vietnamese people. To add more delicious dishes from frogs, let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen and immediately prepare 2 grilled dishes that are extremely attractive called grilled frogs in foil to treat your whole family!
1. Grilled frogs with scallion oil in foil
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frogs with Scallion Oil in Foil For 4 people
Frogs 3 frogs (500gr) Scallions 3 stalks Shallots/garlic/fried pork fat 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Annatto oil 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (salt/pepper/MSG/seasoning)
How to prepare Grilled Frog with Scallion Oil in Foil
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Preliminary processing of frog
For convenience, when buying frogs, you should ask the seller to prepare them for you, then at home you just need to eliminate the frog’s odor by rubbing salt evenly on the frog meat, then rinse well with water and let it drain.
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Marinating the frog
Add 2 tablespoons of shallots, garlic, and fried pork fat into a bowl, then add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of annatto oil, and all the chopped scallions.
Next, mix well until the spices dissolve completely.
Then add the entire marinating sauce mixture to the frog. Mix thoroughly and let the frog absorb the spices for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Wrapping and Grilling Frog
Prepare a sheet of aluminum foil, place the frog meat on top, then drizzle the remaining sauce into the frog’s belly, and wrap it tightly in the foil.
Prepare an electric stove, place the foil-wrapped frog on a water rack, set it on the stove, and grill at medium heat for about 25 – 30 minutes until the frog is cooked evenly and emits a fragrant aroma.
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Final Product
The foil-grilled frog after completion has a delightful aroma. The frog meat is tender, sweet, not dry at all, evenly infused with spices and blended with the rich flavor of scallion oil, making it very appealing.
2. Grilled Frog with Lemongrass and Chili in Aluminum Foil
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frog with Lemongrass and Chili in Foil Serves 4
Frog 3 pieces (large type) Pork 20 gr Minced chili 1 piece Minced galangal 1 tablespoon Sliced lemongrass 50 gr Fish sauce 2 teaspoons White wine a little Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and good pork
- For grilling, you should choose the pork belly or shoulder meat which has both lean and a bit of fat, as it will be more tender and delicious when grilled.
- Choose pork that has a bright pink color, no strange smell, and the fat is translucent white. Meat that is pale and smells bad is usually old and not good.
- Pressing the meat with your hand should show elasticity, the meat should be firm without leaving a dent, and dry without being sticky to the hand indicates good quality meat.
- Absolutely do not buy if you see small grains like rice mixed in the meat fibers as these could be tapeworm eggs which are very harmful if ingested.
See details: How to choose fresh and good pork
Tools required
Aluminum foil, grill, charcoal stove, knife, cutting board,…
Wrap and grill frog
Place a large piece of aluminum foil on the grill, then arrange the frog meat inside the foil and carefully wrap it tightly.
Put the frog on the charcoal stove and grill for about 25 – 30 minutes until the frog is cooked evenly and it is done.
Final product
Arrange the grilled frog on a plate, add some lettuce as a side, and decorate it nicely to finish.
The grilled frog is tender and fragrant, combined with the distinctive aroma of lemongrass, galangal, and the spicy flavor of chili, making it very tasty.
This dish can be enjoyed with rice or served with rice paper and fresh vegetables, all of which are extremely delicious.
How to choose fresh and delicious frogs
- You should choose to buy live frogs as their meat will be sweeter and firmer, while also containing many nutrients.
- It is advisable to select frogs that are evenly sized and have brownish-yellow skin.
- You should choose field frogs, which are larger with brownish-yellow skin. Pressing on the frog’s thigh will allow you to feel its firmness.
How to clean frogs properly
- Using alcohol and ginger: After removing the head, skin, and internal organs and washing them clean, use alcohol with a little crushed ginger to wash the frogs thoroughly to kill germs and eliminate the fishy smell.
- Using vinegar and salt: Dissolve vinegar and salt, then use the mixture to rub all over the frog’s body and rinse with clean water.
See details: How to clean frogs properly
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Above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to make grilled frog in aluminum foil that are incredibly fragrant and attractive. We hope that the above sharing will help you have even more delicious dishes to make your family meals full of flavor.
