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Presentation

An appetizer or appetizer consisting of sage wrapped in batter prepared with flour, beer and salt and fried in oil.

Ingredients
Makes 40 pieces

For the batter

• 40 fresh, healthy sage leaves
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) all-purpose flour
• 200 ml (about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp) cold beer, straight from the fridge
• Fine salt, to taste

For frying

• 1 L (about 4¼ cups / 34 fl oz) sunflower seed oil

Method

Wash the sage leaves well under plenty of water

Let them dry on absorbent kitchen paper.

Pour the flour into a bowl and add the cold beer a little at a time, stirring

Continue mixing until you get a homogeneous batter without lumps

Season with salt

Once ready, dip the sage leaves one by one into the batter, turning them on both sides, until they are completely covered.

Put the seed oil on the stove to heat, checking that it reaches a temperature of 170 ° with the help of a kitchen thermometer.

Fry the sage leaves a few pieces at a time:

When the leaves are golden, remove them from the oil and place them to drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

Season with salt

Serve immediately

Allergens

Beer: presence of barley, hops and wheat included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

Sage: Possible cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to composites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Beer: increases good cholesterol levels, prevents the onset of cardiovascular disease, decreases the risk of diabetes, promotes kidney function

Wholemeal flours: providing zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients:

Seed oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Sage: contains chlorophyll which has detoxifying properties and promotes the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

In the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) present in small pieces of uniform size.

With caution based on tenderness and roughness in case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)