Makes32 leaves (garnish)
- Active time:5 min
- Start to finish:15 min
December 2003
These scallion cilantro pancakes are supple and crêpelike rather than crisp—more Korean pa jon than Chinese scallion pancake.
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1 1/2
cups
vegetable oil
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32
small fresh sage leaves
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Special equipment:
a deep-fat thermometer
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Heat oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 365°F on thermometer. Fry sage in 5 or 6 batches, stirring, 5 seconds (leaves will crisp as they cool). Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
Cooks’ note: Sage leaves can be fried 2 days ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
