Fried Sage Leaves

Ingredients

• 24 Large Sage Leaves
• 1 Egg
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• Dash Of Salt And Pepper
• Canola For Deep Frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse sage leaves and pat dry with paper...: Rinse sage leaves and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat the egg until well...: In a bowl, beat the egg until well mixed, then add in the water and mix.

3. 3

   Sift the flour onto a large plate with...: Sift the flour onto a large plate with the salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the oil in a pot to a...: Pour the oil in a pot to a depth of about 1 inch, and heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.

5. 5

   Once the oil is hot, dip the leaves...: Once the oil is hot, dip the leaves into the egg mixture individually, and allow the excess to drain off.

6. 6

   Coat with the flour mixture, carefully drop into...: Coat with the flour mixture, carefully drop into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. (Be careful not to let them brown too much.)

7. 7

   Remove from the oil, and let dry on...: Remove from the oil, and let dry on paper towels.

8. 8

   Continue with the remaining leaves until they have...: Continue with the remaining leaves until they have all been fried.

9. 9

   Once they are finished, sprinkle lightly with salt,...: Once they are finished, sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve immediately while still warm.