4 to 6 pairs frog's legs, depending on the
size (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves and tough
green tops removed, root ends trimmed, and stalks finely ground
2 unripe star fruit, thinly sliced into stars
scallion oil
1
Rinse, drain, and blot dry the frog's legs thoroughly
with paper towels. Then split them in half through the pelvic bone
so you have single legs.
2
Whisk together the sugar and fish sauce in a bowl
until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil
and the lemongrass. Transfer the frog's legs and marinade to a
plastic bag, seal it, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag
over every 30 minutes.
3
On each plate, overlap 8 to 10 star fruit slices in a
circle. Working in batches if necessary, heat the remaining 2
tablespoons oil in a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the frog's
legs and sear until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
Cover and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer 3 single
frog's legs to each plate, carefully placing them in the center of
the star fruit garnish. Drizzle with scallion oil and serve hot.