Fried basil leaves are a crispy and delicious snack. Serve them as an appetizer or place them on top of pasta or salad for a fun twist of flavor.
Be careful....deep fried basil can become addictive!
Ingredients:
16 large fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
olive oil
salt, to taste
Preparation:
In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour and water together to form a smooth, milky consistency. Pour 3/4 inch of olive oil into a heavy saute pan and heat until a drop of the batter rises to the top immediately.
Dredge the basil leaves in the batter and fry in small batches, about 1 minute per side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels and immediately season with salt.