Steamed Frog in Banana Leaves is a traditional Lao dish made with field frogs, fresh herbs, and spices. The ingredients are wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or cooked over a fire, creating a fragrant and flavorful dish.
Ingredients:
- 4-5 field frogs, cleaned
- 3-4 shallots
- 5-7 chilies
- 1-2 stalks lemongrass
- 1-2 sprigs of Lemon Basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
- Banana leaves for wrapping
Instructions:
- Clean the frogs thoroughly, remove the internal organs, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Pound the shallots, lemongrass, and chilies until finely crushed.
- Place the frog pieces in a bowl and mix them with the pounded herbs and spices.
- Add the salt and seasoning powder. Mix well.
- Slice the spring onion leaves and tear or chop the Lemon Basil leaves. Add them to the mixture and stir well.
- Place the mixture onto banana leaves and fold them into secure parcels.
- Steam the parcels or cook them over a low fire for about 20–30 minutes, until the frog meat is fully cooked.
