Anchovy and Sage Crisps

Crispy sage leaf sandwiches filled with savory anchovies, breaded and fried until golden. Perfect as canapés or a meat accompaniment.

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories

56.7

kcal / serving

1134.5 kcal total

Carbs

4.3g

per serving

85.5 g total

Fat

3.6g

per serving

72.8 g total

Protein

1.7g

per serving

34.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

pieces

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

piece

Egg

Free-range, beaten

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

Breadcrumb

Very fine white breadcrumbs

Polenta

Alternative to breadcrumbs

NutsSeeds

piece

Sage

Large leaves of similar size, wiped and dried

OilsFats

100

Vegetable Oil

For frying

Seafood

piece

Anchovy

Fillets, drained

Method

Place half an anchovy fillet onto each of 20 sage leaves and cover with the remaining 20 leaves.

Coat each leaf sandwich in flour, dip in egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.

Place the beaten egg, flour, and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow dishes.

Drain on kitchen paper and serve while warm.

Wipe the sage leaves and pat them dry with kitchen paper.

Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook the crisps in batches until golden-brown.