Rosemary Mashed Potatoes With Fried Sage Leaves

Submitted by BigRedDot

Ingredients

 * 1 bunch sage leaves, removed from stems
 * Neutral vegetable oil for frying
 * 2 pounds small red potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
 * 6 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, stems removed and diced
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream (adjust creaminess to taste)
 * Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

 * 1) First make the fried sage leaves: In a heavy saucepan heat 1/2 inch oil over high heat. Fry the sage leaves a few at a time, for 4-5 seconds each or until just crispy. Remove leaves with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel to drain. Immediately sprinkle sage leaves with coarse salt.
 * 2) Boil Potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, then drain in a colander.
 * 3) While potatoes are boiling, heat the oil in a skillet and saute garlic and rosemary until the garlic is lightly golden.
 * 4) In a large bowl, combine potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, heavy cream, garlic, and rosemary. Mash.
 * 5) Serve mashed potatoes on a plate, topped with a few crispy sage leaves sticking out.