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.
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
- Prepare the frog legs by removing any excess skin and patting them dry with paper towels.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coat the frog legs with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 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.
- 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