The far side: Jambes de grenouilles Traditional Cache

Placed as one of the Far Side series of caches for the second of our two Geocaching events in the summer of 2012 held at Crombie Country Park.

The park is 102ha in area and includes Crombie Loch, broadleaf and coniferous woodlands, childrens play areas, orienteering courses, nature trails and woodland walks. Picnic and barbeque areas are available all year round and marquees can be hired between April and September.

On the loch you can see Grebes, heron and a variety of water fowl. The woodlands are home to red squirrels, woodpeckers, roe deer and hedgehogs.

Crispy Fried Frog Legs

• 2 to 2 1/2 lbs small frog legs
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• Crushed ice
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs - separated
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Wash frog legs thoroughly. Place in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover with crushed ice. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg yolks, and 2 teaspoons oil. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into milk and egg yolk mixture. Sprinkle frog legs with salt and pepper; dip each in milk-egg mixture, then dredge in flour. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or skillet to 375°. Fry frog legs until golden brown. When you remove the frog legs transfer to paper towels to drain.
Serves 4 to 6