Fried Fresh Sage Leaves Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 40 large fresh sage leaves

• 2 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 large egg, beaten until foamy with a pinch of salt

• 1 1/2 cups/150 g fine dry bread crumbs

• 2 cups/500 ml oil, for frying

• salt to taste

Method:

1. Rinse the sage leaves under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels.

2. Dredge the  leaves in the flour. Dip in the egg and coat well with the bread crumbs.

3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot (test by dropping a leaf into the oil. If ready, it will sizzle sharply) and add half the leaves. They will turn golden brown almost immediately.

4. Turn them once, then scoop them. out with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Cook the remaining leaves. Season with salt and serve hot.