Cuisses de grenouilles

Cuisses de grenouilles is a traditional dish of fried frog legs. It is especially popular in the region of the Dombes. In order to prepare the dish, frozen frog legs are thawed and dried, then tossed in flour. They are then fried in butter with garlic and parsley until well done.

When served, the frog legs are usually sprinkled with lemon juice before eating. The texture of frog legs is compared to the meat on chicken wings, while the flavor is often compared with that of chicken or freshwater crayfish. You can eat cuisses de grenouilles with your hands, but knife and fork are also a viable option.

In the past, frog's legs were a staple of every bistro's menu, and nowadays you can try them with pasta, in pies, with mushrooms, and there is even a frog's legs pizza.