Frog legs

Frog legs

Frogs' legs are one of the better-known delicacies 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. They are often said to taste like chicken

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