Betute

Ingredients for Betute

• 4 large cleaned farm-raised rice field frogs (tugak)
• 250 g minced pork or seasoned ground meat
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for deep-frying

How to cook Betute

1. 1.Pat the cleaned frogs dry. Season minced pork with salt and black pepper, then divide it among the frog cavities.
2. 2.Secure each stuffed frog closed as needed and pat the exterior dry before frying.
3. 3.Heat enough oil for deep-frying to 175°C. Fry frogs in batches until deeply golden and the pork filling reaches 71°C.
4. 4.Drain on a rack or paper towels for several minutes. Serve hot.