Fried Parsley

Ingredients

• Parsley
• Lard or sweet drippings

Directions

1. Wash, pick, and thoroughly dry full sprigs of parsley.

2. Bring the lard to a boil and test it to ensure it's ready.

3. Lay the parsley in a frying basket and plunge it into the lard for about 1 minute, ensuring it crisps without blackening.

4. Remove the basket, drain the parsley, and set it before the fire or in the open oven for a few minutes to dry.

5. Serve the fried parsley in a large bunch at the center of a dish of croquettes, lobster chops, or fried smelts.