Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Ingredients
9
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Nutrition
282
Calories
Total time
4
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • green tomatoes (they should be firm, and feel heavy in your hand)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • i haven'tsp mentioned the amount of salt, pepper and sugar, nor the amount of green tomatoes -- this recipe can be used to fry 2 or 3, or to make enough for a crowd

Directions:

  1. Slice your green tomatoes 1/3 of an inch thick. Some people slice them too thickly - which means that your batter will get soggy and they won't have a crisp exterior. Slice them too thinly and they're tasteless.
  2. Lay the sliced tomatoes on a foil-covered baking sheet (or simply lay foil on your counter) and generously add salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar to each one.
  3. LET THEM SIT for at least 15 minutes. You'll notice that the tomatoes will start to sweat liquid - this is what's supposed to happen.
  4. Pour the canola (or peanut) oil into your skillet to a depth of one inch, and turn your heat to high. Use a cooking thermometer to make sure you bring your oil up to 360 degrees.
  5. Having a high temperature before you put in your battered green tomatoes is really important - it's what makes them crisp, and helps them to color really beautifully.
  6. Meanwhile, in a paper sack or gallon freezer bag, mix the flour and cornmeal.
  7. In a bowl, mix the egg with a fork, then pour in the buttermilk and mix.
  8. Put the slices of green tomato into your flour/cornmeal mixture and turn to coat. I usually do all of my tomato slices before moving on to the next step.
  9. See how the flour/cornmeal sticks to the tomatoes? This is because of the liquid that comes to the surface because of the salt and sugar.
  10. Now place the green tomato slices into the egg/buttermilk mixture, and then BACK into the sack to coat them with your flour/cornmeal mixture. Shake off the excess.
  11. How to Fry Them
  12. Once your oil has reached the right temperature (did I mention how important it is to get your oil heated to 360 degrees? It's important - really. The tomatoes need to fry quickly so the oil won't penetrate the tomatoes and make the batter soggy from the inside.)
  13. Slowly lower the battered tomatoes into the oil - I usually put in about 7 or 8 at a time.
  14. Let them fry for several minutes (you'll see that the bottom has turned a golden brown) then carefully turn the slices over and let them continue to fry until they're golden on all sides.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.22 Kcal (1182 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.99g 6%
Cholesterol 10.11mg 3%
Sodium 104.45mg 4%
Potassium 227.15mg 5%
Total Carbs 51.92g 17%
Sugars 4.8g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 11%
Protein 8.55g 17%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 113.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.41 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.59g 6%
Cholesterol 6.57mg 3%
Sodium 67.88mg 4%
Potassium 147.62mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.74g 17%
Sugars 3.12g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 11%
Protein 5.55g 17%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 73.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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