Fried Parsley

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Wash the parsley well and shake dry (I even blot mine with paper towels).
3. 3
   Cut off the bottom parts of the stems.
4. 4
   Combine all the dry ingredients, mix well with a fork.
5. 5
   Whisk the egg and milk together in another bowl.
6. 6
   Add the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk to make a thin batter.
7. 7
   Add a little water if need be to make the batter runny.
8. 8
   Toss the parsley around in the batter to coat.
9. 9
   Shake off excess batter.
10. 10
    Carefully drop the parsley into the hot oil.
11. 11
    Fry until it just begins to brown (about one minute).
12. 12
    Drain on paper towels.
13. 13
    Serve IMMEDIATELY.