The Best Fried Green Tomatoes
Here is this New England yankee's version of a Southern classic. The cornmeal and panko crumb crust is what sets this recipe apart from others.
Ingredients
| 4 | large |
green tomatoes
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| 2 | large |
eggs
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| ½ | cup |
milk, 1%
or 2% |
* |
| ¾ | cup |
unbleached all-purpose flour
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| ½ | cup |
cornmeal
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| ½ | cup |
bread crumbs
panko |
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| 2 | teaspoons |
kosher salt
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| ½ | teaspoon |
black pepper
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| 1 | teaspoon |
cajun seasoning
Emeril's BAM, or your favorite blend, divided |
* |
| 1 ½ | cups |
canola oil
or vegetable oil, for shallow frying |
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| Buttermilk ranch dipping sauce | |||
| ¼ | cup |
salad dressing, creamy ranch
low fat buttermilk |
* |
| ¼ | cup |
sour cream, light
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| 2 | tablespoons |
red hot pepper sauce
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* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
chives
snipped (optional) |
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Directions
Slice tomatoes about ¼ inch thick. Discard the ends.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and one-third of the seasoning blend; set aside.
In a separate bowl or deep plate, mix together the flour and one-third of the seasoning blend; set aside.
In another bowl/plate, mix together the cornmeal, panko crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining seasoning blend; set aside.
Dip tomato slices first into the flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. Dip into the egg/milk mixture, coating well, but letting excess drip off. Dredge and coat well in the cornmeal/panko mixture, patting in lightly so it will adhere well. Let breaded slices set at least 30 minutes on a rack in the refrigerator.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat (oil is ready when a small bit of excess breading is dropped in and oil begins to sizzle immediately). Fry tomatoes in oil in batches of 4 or 5 slices, depending on the size of the slices (they should not touch each other), for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
For the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate if not using right away.
These tomatoes also go well with chipotle mayonnaise and buttermilk lime dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 240g (8.5 oz)
happyzhangbo
Have never made fried green tomatoes, this recipe sounds yummy, and the photo look so appetizing. Shared this recipe with photo on FB, wow, it triggered lots of people's fried green tomato memories...
over 10 years ago