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Deep-fried sage leaves

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Categories: Appetizers, Fried, Herbs & Spices, Seasonings
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Ingredients:
36 Whole sage leaves
-- washed and dried
Hot oil for deep frying
-- to depth of 1 inch
BATTER
1 cupLager beer
2/3 cupAll-purpose flour
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 Egg white, at room temp.
Procedures:
1Select whole, unblemished sage leaves with stems left on, for easy handling.
2Combine beer, flour, salt and pepper in small bowl until smooth.
3Batter should have the consistency of cream soup.
4Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes.
5Meanwhile, beat the egg white until it is fairly stiff but not dry.
6Fold into batter.
7Dip whole sage leaves in batter to coat both sides.
8Deep-fry in hot oil or shortening until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
9Drain on paper towels; serve.
10Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
11Enright says that chef willy brand, of toronto"s george brown college, first tasted these when he worked in switzerland, where the sage leaves were popular at cocktail parties.
12She also says that these are good served with selected cheeses, or with deep-fried wedges of camembert or brie and a tomato dipping sauce
 
 
 
 

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