Fried sage in batter

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Ingredients

FOR THE BATTER

• 40 sage leaves
• 100g flour
• 200ml beer (cold, from the fridge)
• salt to taste

FOR FRYING

• 1l sunflower oil

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Preparation

Wash the sage leaves well under running water and then dry on kitchen paper.
Place the flour in a bowl and add the beer a small amount at a time. Whisk until a smooth lump-free batter is formed, then add salt to taste.
Dip the sage leaves one at a time into the batter, making sure they are completely covered.
Heat the oil until a temperature of 170°C is reached, using a kitchen thermometer. .
Fry the leaves a few at a time until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper, add salt if needed and serve immediately.

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