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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Fried Green Tomatoes
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by:
Sherry Rhodes
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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe dips sliced green tomatoes in egg and buttermilk then coats with mixture of cornmeal mix, flour and salt and pepper before frying in vegetable oil to a delicious golden brown.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3 medium-size, firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices (about 1 1/4 lb.)
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Vegetable oil
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Whisk together egg and buttermilk. Combine cornmeal mix, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish.
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2:
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°F over medium-high heat.
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3:
Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
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4:
Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt to taste.
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