Nouveau Fried Green Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A twist on the southern classic.. Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
salt and freshly ground pepper |
2 large eggs, beaten |
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs |
1/3 cup cornmeal |
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1 pound green tomatoes sliced 1/2-inch thick |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
generous sprinkling of white pepper |
crème fraîche with chopped chives for serving |
garnish with basil leaves |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, season the flour with salt and pepper.
2. Put the eggs in another medium bowl and toss the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan in a third bowl.
3. Dredge the tomato slices in the flour/cornmeal/bread crumbs/white pepper mixture, then coat them in the egg, letting any excess drip back into the bowl.
4. Coat in the bread crumbs, pressing to help them adhere.
5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
6. Add the breaded tomatoes in a single layer and cook them over moderately high heat, turning once, until deeply golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
7. Transfer the tomato slices to paper towel—lined plates.
8. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with Crème fraîche drizzle and a basil sprig, nice with a few of the basil flowers and tender leaves.
9. Variations: Instead of white pepper use Old Bay Seasoning.
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