Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Fried Green Tomatoes
Straight from my childhood
As the mornings become more crisp, and the hint of fall is in the air - I always start to crave these. No dish is more nostalgic for me than fried green tomatoes.
Ingredients
Green tomatoes | firm, sliced into 1/2-inch steaks
2 eggs | well-beaten
1 cup cornmeal
4 tablespoons smoked paprika
a couple of dashes of garlic powder
chili powder (to taste)
a pinch of salt
oil for frying
Instructions
Step One
In a small bowl combine the cornmeal, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt - mix well. Then pour that spiced cornmeal onto a flat plate big enough to bread your tomatoes with ease. Pour your well-beaten eggs into a wide bowl big enough to put your tomato slices in with ease.
Step Two
Here is the process: Dip a tomato slice into the egg, and coat both sides - then transfer to the spiced cornmeal and coat both sides. Set aside, and continue until you have breaded all of the tomatoes.
Step Three
Add the oil to a large fry pan. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Drop your breaded tomatoes into the pan. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil, let drain on a paper towel or rack. Serve hot. Enjoy.
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