Batter Fried Sage Leaves (Salbey Zu Backen) Recipe

Name: Batter Fried Sage Leaves (Salbey Zu Backen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 3 tablespoons water cold; 1 each eggs beaten; 3 tablespoons white wine; 1 each egg whites; 1 tablespoon butter melted that has been allowed to cool; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch sugar; 1 x sage leaves fresh; 1 x vegetable oil or shortening, for deep frying

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, all-purpose
3 tablespoons water cold
1 each eggs beaten
3 tablespoons white wine
1 each egg whites
1 tablespoon butter melted that has been allowed to cool
1 pinch salt
1 pinch sugar
1 x sage leaves fresh
1 x vegetable oil or shortening, for deep frying

1
Take the flour and mix with the cold water into a thick batter that must be smooth.
2
Then mix in the beaten egg and stir well; pour in a little sour wine, yet not too much.
3
Beat the egg white into soft peaks and fold into the batter.
4
Finally, add the butter as well as a very little salt and sugar and stir the batter once more.
5
Wash and dry off the sage leaves, dredge them in the batter, and fry them on both sides in hot lard (see Note) until crispy.
6
Note: fold in the egg white last of all and let the batter sit for about 30 minutes beforehand.
7
Also, vegetable oil or shortening is recommended for deep frying rather than lard.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, all-purpose, 3 tablespoons water cold, 1 each eggs beaten, 3 tablespoons white wine, and more.

Yes, Batter Fried Sage Leaves (Salbey Zu Backen) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Batter Fried Sage Leaves (Salbey Zu Backen)

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