Fried Sage With Anchovies Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 anchovy fillets
  • 24 large sage leaves
  • 1 egg beaten
  • flour
  • salt to taste
Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan.
  2. Place an anchovy between two sage leaves, like a sandwich. Repeat until all the anchovies and sage leaves are used up.
  3. Dip the sage sandwiches into egg and dredge in flour. Shake off any excess flour.
  4. Gently place the sage leaves into the hot oil and let fry until golden and crispy.
  5. Transfer to a plate with an absorbent paper towel.
  6. Sprinkle with salt while the sage leaves are hot. Serve immediately.