The animal is like the mullet in Can Tho, its meat is rich in protein, sodium, and zinc, and is turned into a specialty.

Favored by nature, the West has many products that make delicious rustic dishes. Among them, frog hiding in straw is considered a familiar, simple dish, easy to make, easy to please diners with its rustic name: "frog hiding in the bush".

Frog is a specialty of the Western countryside, its meat is rich in nutrients and is often a supplementary food for malnourished children.

In fact, frog meat is rich in protein, sodium, zinc, omega-3 acid... providing a variety of nutrients for the human body.

Therefore, frogs are processed into a variety of delicious dishes because their meat is healthy and easy to eat. Among them, frogs crawling in straw is a popular rustic dish because of its unique name and fragrant taste.

To make crispy frogs, choosing fresh ingredients is very important. The frogs must be large, with golden brown skin, a slim head and bright eyes, and large, firm legs.

When preparing frogs, rinse them with wine or vinegar to remove the fishy smell. Remove all internal organs and spine (because they often contain anesthetics that are harmful to human health), then rinse with wine and rub with ginger.

Frog crawling in straw - a culinary feature of Can Tho. Photo: KIEU MAI

The frog meat is then marinated with spices to taste. When the meat is well-seasoned, it can be coated with a layer of crispy flour and then fried.

The straw part of this dish is made from lemongrass. Wash the lemongrass, crush it and tear it into small strands lengthwise. Then, mix the strands and coat them with flour or tapioca starch and fry until golden brown.

The fried lemongrass looks like golden straw. When the lemongrass is cooked, place a portion underneath and put the frog meat on top, cover with a layer of golden straw to get a delicious frog dish.

Frog meat is sweet and crispy, if fried skillfully, the straw will be crispy, fatty, fragrant with lemongrass, very tasty.

In Can Tho, to enjoy the dish of frog crawling in straw, visitors can go to eco-tourism spots, such as Lung Cot Cau Tourist Area (National Highway 61C, Nhon Thanh Hamlet, Nhon Nghia Commune, Phong Dien District), Lu Gia Xeo Nhum Ecological Garden (No. 1 Hong Loan Residential Area, Cai Rang District)...

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