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Ranocchi fritti alla pontigiana

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Preparation time 5 minuti
Cook time 30 minuti
Oil heating time 20 minuti
Total time 55 minuti
Course Main dish
Cuisine Ponte Buggianese
Servings 4 people

Іngredients
  

  • 500 g European edible frogs, already skinned (alternatively, any other edible frogs species may be used) (17.6 oz)
  • 120 g chickpea flour (1 1/4 cups)
  • 60 ml sparkling water (4 tbsp)
  • 30 ml beer (2 tbsp)
  • Table salt, to taste
  • 2 l peanut oilm corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil (about 64 oz), for frying

Іnstructions
 

  • Place a deep, high-sided pot on the stove and heat about 2 liters (64 oz) of peanut oil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, place the frogs in a large bowl. Add the flour first, then pour in the water and the beer. Mix thoroughly until you obtain a smooth, even batter coating the frogs well.
  • Heat the oil until it reaches 170–180°C (338–356°F), ensuring it is properly hot before frying. Then carefully immerse the frogs into the hot oil.
  • Fry until they turn a deep golden brown and are evenly cooked.
  • Once golden, remove them and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Season with salt while still hot and serve immediately while warm.

Notes:

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Keyword frog