Yunnan-style Spicy Grilled Frog (云南麻辣烤田鸡)

云南麻辣烤田鸡 (Yunnan-style Spicy Grilled Frog) is a traditional dish from Yunnan Cuisine known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. This dish is perfect for adventurous foodies looking to explore the unique flavors of Yunnan province.

Yunnan-style Spicy Grilled Frog (云南麻辣烤田鸡)

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh frog legs
  • 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 4 dried red chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the frog legs by removing any excess skin and patting them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small pan, dry roast the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies until fragrant. Let them cool, then grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the ground Sichuan peppercorn and chili powder, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and salt to create a marinade.
  4. Coat the frog legs with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the frog legs for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice char.
  6. Remove the grilled frog legs from the pan and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Grill pan Tongs Bowl Pan

Tools

Mortar and pestle Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled frog legs with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete Yunnan-style meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra spicy kick, add more dried red chilies to the marinade.

Cost

$15