frog legs

     

Frogs' legs are one of the better-known elicacies of French and Chinese cuisine. They are also eaten in other regions, such as the Caribbean, the region of Alentejo, in Portugal, northwest Greece and the Midwest and southern regions of the United States. A type of frog called the edible frog is most often used for this dish.

Trivia about frog legs

  • Some feel deep-frying the legs of this amphibian in cornmeal overpowers their subtle flavor
  • At the California State Fair, a sign for these fried amphibian appendages said, "Tastes like chicken"