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Alison Forrest
Germany
September 2013
Walnut Grove Recipes
Deep-fried Frogs Legs with Roasted Garlic & Parsley Mayonnaise
- 24 fresh frogs legs
- panco breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs - beaten
- plain flour
- salt & pepper
- oil for deep frying
- For the Mayonnaise
- 200ml sunflower oil
- 1 egg yolk
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Method
1. Make the mayonnaise first, so it has time to rest in the fridge, allowing the flavours to infuse. Rub the garlic cloves with a little olive oil, put on a tray and roast in a low oven (160°) for around 15 minutes or until soft.
2. In a mixing bowl put the egg yolk, vinegar and mustard, whisk it together, then slowly add the sunflower oil while whisking until it is all incorporated.
3. Remove the garlic from the skins and mix to a smooth paste in a mortar and pestle. Add to the mayonnaise mixture with the finely chopped parsley and season to taste. Transfer to clean serving bowl, cover and put in fridge.
4 . Take 3 medium sized bowls, one with plain flour (about a cup) seasoned with salt & pepper , one with the beaten eggs and one with the breadcrumbs, (about 2 cups).
5. Bread crumb the frogs legs by covering them with flour, dipping them in the beaten egg and then covering in breadcrumbs. Put on a tray and keep in the fridge while making the mayonnaise.
6. Heat oil for frying to 170°C (we use sunflower oil, but any vegetable oil is fine). Deep fry the frogs legs until golden brown, drain on absorbent paper towels and serve with the garlic & parsley mayonnaise and a roquette salad.
Serving Suggestions
Makes great nibbles for a party/buffet, or can be served as a starter on a bed of roquette or green salad leaves.
Advanced Preparation
The mayonnaise can be made a day in advance but the frogs legs need to be cooked to order.
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