Fried Sausage Stuffed Olives

1. 1

   Cut slit lengthwise down 1 side of each olive. Stuff olives with sausage, about generous 1/2 teaspoon per olive, pressing gently on olive to seal (some sausage will show).

2. 2

   Grind panko in processor until finely ground, place in shallow bowl. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Place egg in third shallow bowl; add water to egg and whisk to blend. Working with a few olives at a time, roll in flour to coat, then beaten egg, then panko in shallow bowl. Place on baking sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.

3. 3

   Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to edge of saucepan. Heat over medium heat to 350u00b0F. Working batches, add olives to saucepan and cook until deep golden brown and sausage is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon, transfer fried olives to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

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