Kung Pao Frog Legs
Ingredients:
- 500g frog legs, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Or you may purchase our premix Kung Pao Sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 6-8 dried red chilies, cut into halves
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
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Marinate the Frog Legs:
- In a bowl, mix the frog legs with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
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Cook the Frog Legs:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated frog legs and stir-fry until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the frog legs from the wok and set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Aromatics:
- In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
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Combine and Cook:
- Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked frog legs to the wok. Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well.
- Add the roasted peanuts and scallions. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the frog legs evenly.
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Serve:
- Transfer the Kung Pao frog legs to a serving plate and garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g