How to make delicious frog fish snacks
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about food on the Internet, the local snack "frog fish" has unexpectedly become popular, especially the recipe in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, Zaozhuang, Shandong and other places has attracted the most attention. The following is a compilation of frog fish preparation methods and related hot topics that have been hotly discussed among netizens recently. We use structured data to present you with a detailed guide.
1. Hotspot data related to frog fish in the entire network in the past 10 days
| keywords | peak search volume | Main discussion platform | hot tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to make frog fish | 82,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu | #LocalSnacksRevival# |
| Xuzhou frog fish | 56,000 | Weibo/Bilibili | #The taste of memory# |
| Hot and sour frog fish | 34,000 | Kitchen APP | #summerappetizer# |
| Sweet potato starch ratio | 28,000 | Zhihu/Baidu know | #Q bomb secret# |
2. How to make classic frog fish
1. Preparation of raw materials (for 4 people)
| Material | Dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| sweet potato starch | 200g | Need to be pure without additives |
| clear water | 1000ml | divided use |
| Dried radish | 50g | Chop and set aside |
| balsamic vinegar | 30ml | Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar is the best |
| chili oil | 20ml | Homemade is more delicious |
| Garlic paste | 15g | It’s better to pound it now |
2. Production steps
①Prepare powder slurry: Mix sweet potato starch and 300ml cold water into a grain-free paste and let it sit for 10 minutes.
②Cook and shape: Bring the remaining 700ml water to a slight boil, turn to low heat and slowly pour in the slurry, stirring continuously until it becomes transparent (about 5 minutes).
③Shaping treatment: Pour the cooked batter into a colander while it is hot, place a basin of ice water underneath, and press with a spoon to form a "tadpole-shaped" frog fish.
④Chill to set: Soak the frog fish in ice water for 10 minutes, then take it out and drain it. It tastes best at this time.
3. The key to seasoning
| Seasoning | Proportion recommendations | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| sweet and sour juice | Vinegar:sugar=2:1 | Apple cider vinegar + honey available |
| spiciness | Chili oil:minced garlic=3:2 | Chili millet chips can be added |
| Salty and umami flavor | Light soy sauce 5ml/portion | Fish sauce can be substituted |
3. Top 3 innovative practices of netizens
1.Coconut Frog Fish: Use coconut milk to replace part of the water and mix it with diced mango to become a new internet celebrity dessert.
2.Spicy Frog Fish: An improved version by Sichuan netizens, adding pepper powder and red oil, and has received over a million views.
3.rainbow frog fish: Colored with purple sweet potato, spinach, and pumpkin respectively, triggering a craze for imitation in the parent-child food circle.
4. Analysis of Common Failure Causes
| Problem phenomenon | main reason | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Shapeless | Insufficient starch purity | Choose starch that implements the GB/T34321 standard |
| Sticky taste | Not enough cooking time | Keep stirring over low heat until completely transparent |
| Has the smell of cornstarch | Not fully gelatinized | Extend the stirring time until "fish eye bubbles" appear |
5. Comparison of differences in regional characteristics
Jiangsu pie: emphasis on sour and sweet taste, must add Xuzhou specialty radish mustard, rich vinegar flavor.
Shandong style: likes salty and umami flavor, often served with dried shrimps and coriander, and chicken soup is often used as the soup base.
Anhui improved version: add fried soybeans to increase the crispy texture.
Tips:The optimal eating temperature is 8-10°C. It is recommended to eat it freshly and refrigerate it for no more than 4 hours. In the recent "Frog Fish Challenge" topic on Douyin, the "Ice Bubble Frog Fish" recipe (added with Sprite) shared by the master @foodaxing received 230,000 likes and is worth trying.
This snack that carries local memories is taking on a new lease of life through the spread of social media. After mastering the core skills, you can also make perfect frog fish that is smooth, sour and appetizing!
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