Frogs are a favorite food for many people because they can be prepared into various dishes. In particular, grilled frog will be an extremely attractive choice, let’s get cooking with TasteVN to immediately refer to 4 simple grilled frog recipes anyone can make and enjoy this grilled dish with everyone.
1. Grilled frog with salt and chili
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frog with Salt and Chili For 2 people
Frog 3 pieces Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced shallot 1 tablespoon Minced chili 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Salt 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons White wine a little
How to Prepare Grilled Frogs with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the Frogs
You can ask the seller to prepare the frogs beforehand for convenience.
To clean and eliminate the odor of frog meat, remove the internal organs and any remaining blood vessels, then soak the frogs in diluted saltwater mixed with a little white wine for about 15 minutes, rinse with clean water, and let them drain.
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Prepare the Sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of minced chili, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of minced shallots into a bowl and mix well to make the sauce.
Tip:
- You can adjust the amount of chili according to your preference.
- Do not make the sauce too salty, as it will make the frog meat salty. You can prepare it lightly, and if you find it bland after grilling, you can serve it with a dipping sauce.
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Grilled Frog
Place the frog on a charcoal or electric grill, brush cooking oil on the frog meat, and grill the frog evenly on all sides for about 5 minutes.
Then use a brush to spread the mixed sauce evenly on all sides of the frog meat and grill until the frog is evenly golden on all sides, grilling time is about 15 – 20 minutes.
Tip: Before grilling, brush a layer of cooking oil on the grill to prevent the frog meat from sticking to the grill.
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Final Product
The grilled frog dish is yellow and fragrant, which can be served with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and herbs to enhance the flavor.
Enjoy it right away, take a bite of the frog to feel the tenderness and sweetness, with a spicy and savory seasoning that is incredibly appealing!
2. Satay Grilled Frog
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frog with Satay For 2 people
Frog legs 500 gr (about 6 pairs of frog legs) Chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon Satay 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Accompanying vegetables A little Seasoning/ ground pepper A little
How to make Grilled Frog with Satay
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Prepare the frog
You wash the frog with salt water and vinegar to eliminate the smell and remove the black membrane on the frog legs. Then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
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Marinating Frog Meat
Add 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of satay sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper into a bowl and mix the spice mixture thoroughly.
Next, add the frog meat to the bowl of spices and use chopsticks to mix well, then marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Grilling Frog Meat
Place the meat on the grill, drizzle a little sauce over the surface of the frog meat. Put it in the oven on the meat grilling mode or at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.
Next, turn the meat to the other side and drizzle more sauce evenly, and grill for another 15 minutes.
Tip: When grilling frog meat, you should drizzle sauce over the surface so that the grilled frog meat does not dry out.
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Finished Product
Serve the grilled frog with satay on a plate and enjoy. When you eat, you will feel the tender and sweet frog meat, golden brown, with strong spices blended with a bit of spiciness that will make you unable to stop eating. This dish can be enjoyed with green vegetables and dipped in salt and lime, which is fantastic.
3. Grilled Frog in Bamboo Tube
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frog in Bamboo Tube For 3 people
Frog meat 1.5 kg Shallots 5 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves Chili 3 fruits Vietnamese coriander A little Green pepper A little Ginger A little Lemongrass 2 stalks Spring onions 3 sprigs Banana leaves A little Seasoning 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 110 ml Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Bamboo 1 tube
How to Make Grilled Frog in Bamboo Tube
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Prepare the Frog
Remove the skin, head, feet, and internal organs of the frog, clean off all blood vessels, and then wash thoroughly with water.
To ensure the frog is clean and to eliminate the fishy smell, soak the frog with a little crushed ginger for about 15 minutes, then rinse with water several times and let it drain.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Peel the ginger and cut it into thin strips. Cut the green onions into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Slice the lemongrass into small pieces. Remove the skin from the shallots and finely chop them. Peel and crush the garlic. Slice the chili.
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Marinate the frog
Put the cleaned frog into a bowl, marinate with: 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes for the frog to absorb the flavor.
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Fry the frog
Heat a pan on the stove, add the remaining oil (enough oil to cover the frog), then add the marinated frog to fry until golden over medium heat for about 10 – 15 minutes, then remove and let it drain the oil.
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Stir-fry the frog with spices
Heat another pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (reuse the oil from frying the frog), then add crushed garlic and sauté lightly until fragrant, then add: minced shallots, sliced lemongrass and chili, green pepper, and ginger, and sauté on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the fried frog along with chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and stir well for the frog meat to absorb the flavor.
Stuffing and grilling the frog
Put all the sautéed ingredients inside the bamboo tube, use banana leaves to cover the mouth and wrap around the bamboo tube, then use bamboo strings, peanuts, or banana fibers to tie it securely.
Grill the bamboo tube over charcoal (charcoal stove) for about 10 minutes until done and plate it.
Final product
The grilled frog in bamboo tube is fragrant, with golden frog meat and a rich, spicy flavor of chili and green pepper.
This will definitely be an attractive dish to showcase your cooking skills for family gatherings on weekend parties.
4. Grilled frog in banana leaves
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Frog with Wild Betel Leaves Serves 4
Large frog legs 16 pieces Wild betel leaves 250 gr (turmeric leaves) Minced shallots and garlic 2 tablespoons Minced chili 2 teaspoons Curry powder 1/3 teaspoon Coconut milk 3 tablespoons Shredded young lemongrass 1 tablespoon Lime juice 1 tablespoon White wine A little Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon Salt/sugar A little
How to Make Grilled Frog with Wild Betel Leaves
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Make the Marinade
Heat a pan on high heat.
Add 3 tablespoons of annatto oil to the pan, wait for it to warm slightly, then add 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, 1/3 teaspoon of curry powder, and 3 tablespoons of coconut milk, then stir well.
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and stir until the ingredients dissolve, then turn off the heat.
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Prepare and marinate the frog
The purchased frog should be cleaned, remove the internal organs and any remaining blood vessels, then soak the frog in diluted salt water mixed with a little white wine for about 15 minutes, rinse with clean water and let drain.
Next, place the frog in a bowl and add the prepared marinade, mixing well.
Marinate the frog meat for about 10 minutes for the flavors to absorb.
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Wrap the frog
Wash the aromatic leaves and let them drain.
Place the marinated frog thighs on the aromatic leaves and roll them up along the length of the leaves. Do the same with the remaining frog meat and aromatic leaves.
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Grilled Frog
You place the frogs wrapped in the aromatic leaves into a oven that has been preheated for 15 minutes.
Grill the frogs at a temperature of 180 – 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 – 18 minutes.
After the frogs are cooked, take them out and decorate.
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Prepare Dipping Sauce
You add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/3 teaspoon of sugar into a bowl and stir well until the sugar dissolves in the lemon juice.
Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped lemongrass to the lemon sugar mixture and soak for 3 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder and 1/2 teaspoon of minced chili to complete the dipping sauce.
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Finished Product
So the grilled frog with guava leaves is done. Serve it right on a plate and enjoy, eating with the dipping sauce will make the dish even more appealing! The fragrant grilled guava leaves and the sweet, tender frog legs create a rich and rustic dish.
How to choose fresh and delicious frogs
- It is advisable to buy live frogs, avoiding frozen or pre-processed frogs. Because frog meat after being processed needs to be cooked immediately to enjoy the fresh taste; if left out for too long, the frog meat will gradually lose its flavor, including its natural nutrients.
- Choose frogs that are large, uniform in size, with brownish-yellow skin, good elasticity, and firmness.
- You can base your choice of delicious frogs on the following characteristics: a slender head, bright eyes, prominent veins, light yellow or black spotted skin, and a white or slightly yellowish belly,…
- Do not choose frogs that are pale green or darkened in color, have a foul smell, or show signs of sliminess.
How to clean frogs properly, without a fishy smell
Step 1: Cut off the head, skin, internal organs, spine, tendons, and blood vessels on the frog’s thighs.
Step 2: Clean the frogs in two ways:
- Method 1: Use alcohol and ginger to wash the frogs to kill bacteria and eliminate the fishy smell.
- Method 2: Use vinegar and salt to wash the frogs, which is similar in effect to Method 1 but less effective.
- Step 3: Blanch the frog meat in a mixture of alcohol, ginger, and turmeric powder.
Hope this article helps you successfully prepare 4 ways to make grilled frog that are fragrant and flavorful to treat your family. See you in other more attractive dishes!
