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fried green tomatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Therese Herlihy
Gettysburg, PA

When I visited relatives in NC last year, every restaurant we went to was out of this appetizer, so I decided to try my hand at making it. After a few missteps, I think they turned out pretty good. Now I can make them anytime I want!

(1 rating)
yield 2 - 3
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For fried green tomatoes

  • 2 - 3
    green tomatoes (just ready to turn color)
  • 2 c
    corn meal
  • to taste
    garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper
  • 2
    egg whites
  • dash
    tabasco sauce (to taste)
  • 1/2 c
    caeser salad dressing
  • 1/2 c
    ranch dressing
  • to taste
    horseradish

How To Make fried green tomatoes

  • Step 1
    1
    Choose firm green tomatoes, just ready to change color (a little pinkish around the stem).
  • 2
    Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices, discarding the tip & the stem sections. Place slices in bowl until done cutting all the tomatoes. Set aside while mixing breading & egg wash.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.
  • 4
    In a second bowl, mix together egg whites & tabasco sauce. Stir to combine, but don't whip your egg whites.
  • Step 3
    5
    Using the 'wet hand, dry hand' method, put 1 or 2 tomato slices into the egg wash then the corn meal, coating thoroughly. Place coated tomatoes onto a wire rack until all slices are coated.
  • Step 5
    6
    Heat oil on medium-high heat. Fry a few tomatoes at a time for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and fry for an additional 3 to 3 1/2 minutes (golden brown). Place on wire rack to drain (I put paper towels under the wire rack).
  • Step 6
    7
    Allow tomatoes to cool for 2 - 3 minutes & serve with dipping sauce.
  • 8
    DIPPING SAUCE: Stir together dressings & horseradish, & serve on the side. Refrigerate leftovers.

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