Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
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Fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic with firm green tomatoes coated in a crispy cornmeal crust and fried until golden brown, the perfect appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 3 large unripe green tomatoes firm tomatoes
- ½ cup cornstarch or use all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk or you can use regular milk
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings or use your favorite blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or more as needed) for frying – I prefer peanut oil
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Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into ¼ to ½ inch slices, to your preference. Lightly salt and set aside.
- Set up a dredging station with 3 bowls. Add the cornstarch to the first bowl.
- In the second bowl, add the buttermilk and beat the egg into it until smooth.
- In the third bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. You should have about 1 inch of oil. Do not boil the oil. It is ready when the oil sizzles with a tiny drop of flour added.
- Working in batches, dip each tomato slice into the cornstarch, then the buttermilk mixture, then into the seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the coated green tomatoes in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove and allow to cool and drain on a wire rack or on paper towels. Lightly salt them before they cool.
- Serve! I love them with a nice remoulade or with pimiento cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
795kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
432mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1613IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 795 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 795kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1613IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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