Fried Green Tomatoes
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Description
This Fried Green Tomatoes recipe uses firm green tomatoes sliced thin and layered in a three-step dredging process: flour, a milk-and-egg wash, and a seasoned mix of cornmeal and breadcrumbs. The cornmeal adds distinctive crispness while the breadcrumbs contribute additional crunch and texture.
After coating, the tomato slices fry in about an inch of hot canola oil until browned on each side, providing a crunchy crust that seals in the tomato's natural juiciness. The core is carefully removed before slicing to avoid tough texture. Cooking on medium-high heat lets the exterior crisp without overcooking the tomato.
These fried green tomatoes can be served warm as a snack or side dish and pair well with dips or as an accompaniment to Southern-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large tomato green
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut out the core of the tomato.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
- Make a dredging station, in one bowl eggs and milk are whisked together, in a second bowl the flour and in the third bowl the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper mixed together.
- Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the milk/egg bowl then the breadcrumbs bowl.
- Place onto a cookie sheet while you coat the remaining slices.
- To a deep skillet add the canola oil, 1 inch deep on medium high heat.
- Using a spatula slide the tomato slices into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned on each side.
- Remove the cooked tomato slices to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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