Sage Crisps - Recipe in Bloom
Sage Crisps- Recipe in BloomIngredients:10-20 Large Sage Leaves1 Stick of Butter (salted or unsalted)Salt (your choice- see suggestions below)Prep time about 10 -15 minutes.Recipe-Start with Large Dry ORGANIC Sage Leaves - You can grow your own Sage- it's a perennial - and is hardy to zone 5... if you purchase sage- be sure it washed and completely dry before starting the frying process.Trim Large "Pretty" Leaves of of stems - for making the crispsIn a skillet or fry pan- melt 1 stick of butter on medium heatJ's Tip -I prefer President Butter it's an import from France and made famous by Julia Child in her Public Television show- the French Chef.Place dry Sage leaves into the butter and fry on each side about 30 seconds to 1 minute- the crisps will turn a rich deep brown...Remove from the Pan of butter- after cooking on both sides- and place on a paper towelWhile the crisps are still warm- sprinkle with salt- I like to grind Pink Himalayan Salt - onto the chips- but you can use Kosher salt or regular salt - experiment with other 'salts'... like Garlic, Onion or Pepper...Once cool - serve immediately. Sage Crisps are much like Potato Chips- and a wonderful tasty tidbit.