Frogs’ Legs with Black Beans

(repost from August 2015)

Ingredients:

  •   1 egg white
  •   1/2 tsp salt
  •   2 Tbsps cornstarch
  •   1 lb. frogs’ legs
  •   Oil for deep-frying
  • 2 Tbsps oil
  •   1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  •   2 red chilies, cored, seeded and diced.
  • 2 Tbsps fermented black beans, soaked for ten minutes and drained
  • 2 tsps light soy. 
  • 3 Tbsps chicken stock
  •  2 tsps sugar
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Method:

1.  Heat the oil to 350 degrees.

2.  Mix the egg white, salt and cornstarch.  Add the frogs’ legs and stir briefly to coat.

3.  Deep-fry the frogs’ legs until lightly brown, then remove from the oil and drain on kitchen/paper towels.

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4.  Heat the 2 Tbsps oil in a pan.  Stir-fry the peppers and chilis for two minutes, then add the black beans and stir-fry for an additional minute.  Add the frogs’ legs, soy, stock and sugar.  Stir briefly until combined.

5.  Enjoy!

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Cheers,

-R