Frogs Fried

Original Recipe

Frog are usually fried, and are considered a great delicacy. Only the hind-legs and quarters are used. Clean them well, season, and fry in egg batter, or dip in beaten egg and fine cracker crumbs, the same as oysters.

Ingredients

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  • 1 great delicacy
  • 10 egg and fine cracker crumbs

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Frog are usually fried, and are considered a great delicacy.

  2. 2

    Only the hind-legs and quarters are used.

  3. 3

    Clean them well, season, and fry in egg batter, or dip in beaten egg and fine cracker crumbs, the same as oysters.

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Recipe by Mrs. F.L. Gillette from The White House Cook Book (1887)