World Flavors Cookbook

Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 3 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup milk; Vegetable oil for frying

A classic Southern appetizer: firm, unripened green tomatoes sliced, cornmeal-crusted, and fried until crispy.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

3 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
Dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in cornmeal.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve hot with a side of remoulade sauce.