Jul 14 2026
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Frogs In Golden Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Mountain House
Time45m
Serves4

Frog meat with vegetables braised in spicy & sour soup

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Clean the frog legs thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice the carrots and bell pepper, chop the shallots, mince the garlic, and slice the ginger.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped shallots, and sliced ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Add the sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, and bruised lemongrass stalk to the pot. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

  4. 4

    Add Frog Legs

    Add the cleaned frog legs to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the frog legs are slightly browned.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Season

    Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice if necessary.

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Once the soup is done simmering, remove from heat. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy your Frogs in Golden Sour Soup!

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