Fried Green Tomatoes
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Recipe type: Side dish
Cuisine: Southern
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Serves: 2-3
 
Crispily fried green tomatoes in coated in buttermilk battered in seasoned flour and cornmeal.
Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 medium-sized green tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
  • egg (1), lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (or white cornmeal)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Slice tomatoes ¼ inch thick. Thicker if you prefer.
  2. Use three separate shallow dishes for each prep.
  3. DISH 1: Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside
  4. DISH 2: Combine flour, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  5. DISH 3: Combine cornmeal, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon pepper.
  6. DREDGE (a) the tomatoes in the flour mixture to coat; (b) Dip the tomatoes into the buttermilk mixture, coating both sides. (c) Dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  7. In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the tomatoes in batches. Place the tomatoes in the heated skillet leaving space in between each tomato for easy turning. Allow the tomatoes to brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and allow to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while the tomatoes are still hot.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/fried-green-tomatoes/