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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

On a balmy summer evening, relish the company of someone dear while savoring crispy fried green tomatoes paired perfectly with a refreshing glass of iced tea. This recipe also accommodates red tomatoes, but ensure they're not overly ripe to avoid a mushy texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 2 pcs eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 4 pcs large green tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Prepare your workspace by assembling all the necessary ingredients.
  2. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices, removing the ends to ensure even cooking.
  3. Create an egg wash by vigorously whisking together the eggs and milk in a bowl of medium size. Place the flour on a separate plate. Combine the cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper on another plate. Begin by coating each tomato slice in flour, followed by dipping them into the egg wash, and finally dredging them in the breadcrumb mixture to ensure a complete coat.
  4. Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry the tomato slices in small batches of 4 or 5 to avoid overcrowding, which ensures each slice is evenly crisped and golden brown. Carefully monitor and flip each slice once one side has achieved a golden hue.
  5. Once fried to perfection, transfer the tomato slices onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  6. Serve the fried green tomatoes hot for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy them as a delicious appetizer or as a unique side dish

Notes

We've calculated the nutritional content of frying oil with a 10% retention value post-cooking. However, the precise amount can fluctuate due to factors such as cooking duration, temperature, ingredient density, and the particular oil variant utilized.

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