According to Wikipedia;
A frog is any member of a diverse and mostly carnivorous group of tailless, short-bodied amphibians which composes the order Anura. “Proto-frog” which is the oldest fossil was discovered in the early Triassic of Madagascar, however molecular clock dating suggests their origins can be traced back to the Permian, 265 years ago. The greatest concentration of species diversity can be found in the tropical rain forests although frogs are vastly distributed ranging from the subarctic to tropic regions. Approximately 4,800 species has been recorded which accounts for over 85% of extant amphibian species and are also one of the five most different vertebrate orders.
Edible varieties of frog
Over 20 species of edible frogs are consumed worldwide, however be careful in using wild frogs for cooking since there are many poisonous species of frogs available in the world of which many of them are characterized as being very colorful and small. Interestingly, when in the wild, these frogs use their bright colors to warn predators to stay away from them.
Furthermore, some of the frog species includes the green frog (Rana Clamitans), the pickerel frog (Rana palustris) and leopard frog ( Rana pipiens) that are usually caught from the wild and sold to expensive restaurant as a luxury food. The largest native North American species often referred to as the "Giant Frog" or "Jumbo Frog," is the common bullfrog and can reach 8 inches in body length. Because of its large size, this particular specie 'the bullfrog" is the most preferred specie for frog farming. However, while frogs and bullfrogs are eaten worldwide, probably, the Pelophylax kl. esculentus is the best frog for eating. This "edible mud frog" is greenish in color and has brown spots and highly sorted in all of central Europe because of its tasty leg. More so, this specie of frogs feeds mainly on insects like spiders, flies etc.
Frog Legs
The better-known delicacy of French and Chinese cuisine is the frog legs as they are the commonly eaten part of edible frogs and bullfrogs globally. The legs are also eaten in countries like Albania, Slovenia, the northwest Greece, the Kerala state of India, the Southern regions of the United States, the Alentejo region of Portugal, Spain, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and northern Italy. However, in regions like Brazil, Mexico and the Caribbean, many frogs are still caught wild. It should be noted that frog legs in North America tends to be larger than those in Europe. The world largest exporter of frogs as of 2014 is Indonesia and they are also a huge consumer. The frog legs meat is tender with mild flavor which can be compared to chicken. Often fried and seasoned with a blend of spices which includes salt, onion powder, cayenne and garlic powder.
Reason why you should start eating frog
For steemians looking for a better alternative to white meat, your answer lies in frog legs. Frog dish is not only a culinary delicacy; this exotic dish is also a nutritional powerhouse. At 16kg per serving, this lean meat is high in protein with only 0.3g of fat and a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. More so, Frog meat is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B- 12, Sodium, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, Sugar, Calcium , Magnesium, Vitamin D ,Iron , Thiamine, Riboflavin, Iron, Phosphorus, copper and Selenium. The texture and taste of the meat is mild more like a mix of fish and chicken and can be cooked in a variety of ways including stir fried, steamed or stewed.
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Conclusion: This short article centers on why we all should start eating frog legs which is packed with many nutritional benefits good for the body. More so, there are many species around the world that are edible ( please not all are edible) of which the most popular is the Bullfrog because of its huge size, mainly found in North America. The meat is very tasty more like a blend of fish and chicken and can be prepared in many ways that suites us. For those who have not tried this wonderful dish, watch the video and learn or visit any nice Asian or Chinese restaurant for a taste of this wonderful and nutritious meat.
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Sources:
https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-255/420-255.html
https://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/meats/health-benefits-of-frog-legs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_legs
http://www.ehow.com/info_8487000_parts-frog-edible.html
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Great article @kenhudoy. I used to eat fried frog legs regularly in East Timor when I worked there...Delicious!
sure ...very nice and nutritious meat... follow for more as i will update its health benefits...
Wow ! You know a long time ago I actually tried fogs legs , and it was pretty good ! Thank for sharing this awesome post , I loved it ! I will have to up vote and resteemed it im my @momskitchen blog as well to share with all my foodie followers later on when I log back on there haha I just left there LOL! Thanks for sharing , upped & resteemed !!
You deserve an upvote for this sweet comment and show of motherly support and love as always.. this week on a mission to ensure many steemians enjoy this delicacy and start leaping like bullfrog ...taking over the crypto space... 🐸 🐸 🐸🐸 on Monday will update on medicinal value and what it helps to treat... Keep following for more...😘 Enjoy the weekend...
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I agree...
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This dish looks amazing! If I looked quickly I mistook it for quail to be honest as the bones are sort of similar but definitely recognise frogs legs now. I wonder if I can source frog legs in Sydney...
Thanks for sharing! How often do you eat frogs ??
sure... i eat mainly in good chinese restaurants... i love them for the nutritional and health benefits... will update on monday...follow for more... did you read my quail egg posts?
Not yet but I'll take a look. Frog legs aren't that common in Sydney unfortunately unless it's a French restaurant
Yeah ....the French cousines has a lot of it...updated today...take a look
Thanks so much for this. What struck me most is that it is also rich in sugar. That is great because we need sugar and this is probably one of, if not the best source of sugar out there.
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Can't wait sounds like fun. It looks like chicken. A small one. By the way, thanks for being an inspiring Steemian in general and connecting on here! 🤡 🤠 😏 😒 😞 I hope you have a wonderful day!
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This is a useful post for me, because it is often out of the forest. I used to eat frogs during survival material. True as you say, there are many frogs in this world. But only some toads are edible, the rest are toxic.
Thank you for the information @kenhudoy
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Glad to be able to read your post, useful for people like me.
Sure... Follow for more...will update Monday
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Okay, I'll wait for the next update.
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This is an interesting post @kenhudoy. The food looks amazing, but I feel like I'd struggle to get passed the fact that I'm eating frogs. 😄 I'm sure it tastes great though. And who knew there were so many benefits of frog meat. Thanks for the amazing post. It's an interesting read. 😌
Sure...very interesting and nutritious meat...my next post on Monday will stress on the health benefits of frog meat to the human body... Keep following for more...and thanks for reading
Have heard how edible frog meat is...but never had a taste of it before...almost all Ghanaians do not take it....wow it appears appetising too...thanks for sharing
sure... i know in africa a lot of bull frogs live freely but very tasty for those who dare eat.. nice one...follow for more... will update soon...
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Hmmmmm... Yummy... 👍
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Yeay thank you for sharing this. Finally, somebody start to share about why we should eat frog. It's not just about the delicious taste, but also rich of nutrition. We also can help the farmer to reduce their pest. 😃
U got my upvote! 😉
Sure...next will be the health benefits of frog meat. Keep following by Monday will update. Thanks
very nice bro................
Tks dear and join us in frog meat...
Look so delicious💯
What a truly forgotten source of food. This will fit nicely in my agriculture based community. Another business model! Frog Legs on the menu! Awsome.
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Sure and very nutritious ...😎
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I've never tried them, but I'm willing to try them......my Dad used to call me "frogs legs", and now everyone calls me toadie, have the tattoo , so now I have to go buy some frog........
🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 💪🙌😎 we need a display of your froggy tattoos in steemit...great reply...keep it up...follow for more..
Honestly, i am a bit afraid of eating a frog ^^ Maybe some day when I am ready for it! But sounds great though from the healthy point of view
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Yummy...time to start looking out for frogs legs being sold where I live =D
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hehe so far, rather unlucky in finding those froggies..maybe need to do an excursion to any mushy land or waterfall in the region! =D
Please wait for me before going on a froggie trip;)
You will be the leader! =D
I LOVE frog. in vietnam they call it 'ech'. it is delcious. greatpost. upvoted @kenhudoy
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