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Fried Sage Leaves

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This recipe was created to accompany Peppered Pears, Blue Cheese, and Fried Sage .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

about 3 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh sage leaves
coarse salt to taste

Preparation

  1. In a heavy saucepan heat 1 inch oil to 365°F. on a deep-fat thermometer. Working quickly, fry sage leaves, 5 at a time, 2 seconds, transferring with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Immediately sprinkle sage leaves with coarse salt.

TagsSageHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerDeep FryGourmet
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