Vietnamese Stir-Fried Frog with Coconut Curry
This classic Vietnamese dish, known as Ếch Xào Lăn, features tender frog legs simmered in a fragrant and creamy coconut curry sauce. Infused with lemongrass, turmeric, and a hint of chili, the flavor is rich, aromatic, and complex. It is traditionally served with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Forkin 的原创食谱
- 总用时
- 40分钟
- 份量
- 4
- 难度
- 中等
过敏原信息: 可能含有鱼类、花生和大豆。如有过敏,请务必查看配料包装。
备料
配料
配料
- 500 gfrog leg, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 汤匙vegetable oil
- 2 个shallot, finely chopped
- 4 瓣garlic, minced
- 2 个lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, bottom third finely minced
- 10 gdried wood ear mushroom
- 1 汤匙curry powder
- 1 茶匙turmeric powder
- 400 mlfull-fat coconut milk
- 2 汤匙fish sauce
- 1 汤匙sugar
- 0.5 茶匙salt
- 1 个bird's eye chili, thinly sliced(可选)
garnish
- 2 汤匙roasted peanut, coarsely crushed
- 0.25 杯cilantro, roughly chopped
厨具
wok or large skillet with lid · cutting board · knife · small bowl
做法
分步操作
- 1
Place the dried wood ear mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water to rehydrate for 15 minutes.
约 15分钟
烹饪提示: While the mushrooms soak, you can prepare the other ingredients to save time.
- 2
Drain the rehydrated mushrooms, trim off any hard stems, and slice them into thin strips.
约 2分钟
- 3
Season the patted-dry frog legs with the salt.
约 1分钟
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
约 1分钟
- 5
Add the chopped shallots, minced garlic, and minced lemongrass to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
约 3分钟
烹饪提示: Keep the ingredients moving to prevent the garlic from burning.
- 6
Stir in the curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
约 1分钟
- 7
Add the seasoned frog legs to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly browned on all sides.
约 4分钟
- 8
Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring to combine everything.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示: Scrape the bottom of the pan to lift any flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- 9
Add the sliced wood ear mushrooms and the optional sliced chili to the skillet.
约 1分钟
- 10
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
约 2分钟
- 11
Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the frog legs are tender and cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
约 12分钟
烹饪提示: The meat should be opaque and easily pull away from the bone.
- 12
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter.
约 1分钟
- 13
Garnish with the crushed roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro just before serving.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示: Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.
妥善保存
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat until just warmed through; do not boil.