Name: Fried Sage Leaves
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: About 4 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup packed fresh sage leaves

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 10 minutes

Cooks' note:

• Sage can be fried 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe information

Ingredients

About 4 cups vegetable oil

1 cup packed fresh sage leaves

Heat 1 inch of oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 365°F on a deep-fat thermometer. Fry sage in batches, stirring, 3 to 5 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.

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