Fried Olives
Source of Recipe
From "Saveur: The New Classics"
Recipe Introduction
"Briny olives take on a whole dimension when fried in a crisp bread crumb crust. They're a perfect cocktail party snack."
List of Ingredients
◦ Olive oil, for frying
◦ 1 egg, beaten
◦ � cup fine dry bread crumbs
◦ 1 cup pitted green olives, drained
Recipe
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350� F.
Meanwhile, place the beaten egg and the bread crumbs in separate bowls. Coat olives in egg, then roll in bread crumbs until fully coated.
Fry one-quarter of the olives until golden, about 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining olives. Serve warm.
Serves 2
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