1 1/4 c. flour
2 each eggs, separated
3/4 c. white wine
1 tbsp. oil
Pinch salt
2 tbsp. sugar

Sift the flour into a bowl and whisk in the egg yolks, wine, oil, and salt. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes. Whisk the egg whites and sugar to a snow. Fold into the batter.

8 each fresh figs
As needed: confectioners' sugar and fresh mint sprigs

Peel the figs and dip in the batter. Deep fry in 350 degree oil until golden brown, evenly all around. Arrange on plates with passion fruit sauce and dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with fresh mint.

PASSION FRUIT SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
5 oz. white wine
As needed: lemon rind
1 1/2 pts. passion fruit puree