Frogs as a culinary object are associated at people with French cuisine long ago. Of course, those Amphibia that move at expensive restaurants of this country, differ from the individuals habitual to all Russians living in local reservoirs.
Differences of an edible frog from usual
So after all what edible frogs and what don't suit for direct consumption? Special external differences of an edible frog from its the next, not suitable for the use, the relative are practically not available. The exception makes only color of zashchechny bubbles. At an edible frog they a white shade, and at usual, lake - gray.
Edible frogs represent a natural hybrid of lake and pond individuals. There were they about 5000 years ago. In large numbers live on swamps and in streams, on small small rivers and are the most popular and numerous species of frogs widespread in Europe. Their well-known fried pads are known as the real delicacy long ago and serve as great delicacy in the best restaurants of France. They are included into recipes of many dishes, for them special sauces and gas stations are created.
Populations of edible frogs don't decrease, despite great interest of chefs to them, and on the contrary, extend with rather high speed. Business on cultivation of edible frogs in different countries is rather profitable therefore there are more and more farms worldwide which specialize in this case.
Where to get
It is no secret that edible frogs are used not only in restaurant kitchen, but also perfectly can be prepared at home and long ago are appreciated by many gourmets. At the moment to buy an edible frog not a problem. They in large numbers are presented in various large supermarkets. As a rule, they are on sale in the frozen look and are completely ready to use. Fans of exotic cuisine will be able to combine them with other dishes or independently to prepare. Now there is a set simple and fast performed by recipes. The total cost of such delicacies prepared with own hand, as a rule, is much lower, than the similar dish served at restaurant. Besides original and refined taste which frog legs have this product bears in itself and advantage for an organism. Meat of these Amphibia in quite large numbers contains protein, vitamins, mineral substances and other elements.