Frog legs with spicy Dr. pepper glaze recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dr. Pepper
• 1 cup gochujang (hot pepper paste)
• ½ cup caper brine
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, to stabilize

• 1 dozen pairs (24) frog legs, frozen and skinned
• 1 quart buttermilk
• Oil, for frying (you want to fill a deep 14" pot with about 4" of oil)
• 2–3 cups rice flour (enough to fully coat the legs)

• Fresh black pepper, to taste
• Cilantro leaves, to taste

For Glaze
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed.
For Frog Legs
2. Soak legs in buttermilk until you are ready to fry them, at least 6 hours. Add 4" oil to a deep pan and heat to 350°F. Dip the frog legs in rice flour and fry, about 8 minutes, until golden brown and delicious. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate to cool.
To Complete
3. Put ½ of the Glaze in a bowl, add the fried Frog Legs, and coat the legs with the Glaze. Place glazed legs on serving plates. Top with fresh black pepper and cilantro leaves before serving.