Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 c. cooking oil; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 c. flour; 1/2 c. cornmeal; 2 or 3 medium green tomatoes (about 1 lb.)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 c. cooking oil
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 or 3 medium green tomatoes (about 1 lb.)

Directions

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For best results use green tomatoes that are at
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the just before turning pink stage. Cut the tomatoes in 3/8 inch slices. In a large skillet heat the 2 c. oil over medium high heat. In a medium bowl combine egg,
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water, 1 Tbsp. oil, salt and pepper. Add 1/2 c. flour, beat with wire whisk until smooth and set aside. In a bowl combine remaining flour and cornmeal. Set aside. Dip green tomato slices, one at a time into egg mixture then into cornmeal mixture coating both sides of tomato. Cook the coated tomato slices a few at a time in hot oil for 4 or 5 minutes or until coating is golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Keep fried tomato slices warm in a 300 degree oven while frying remaining slices. Season to taste.