Fried parsley

• bunch of parsley oil for frying

Pick over the parsley, removing the large stalks so that neat sprigs remain. Wash it clean and shake dry in a cloth. Heat the oil in a deep pan until a blue haze rises – 190°C (375°F). Put the parsley in the frying basket and hold it in the fat for 2 minutes. Drain well and place in a low oven until quite dry, crisp and brittle.