Fried Red Tomatoes

Name: Fried Red Tomatoes
Ingredients: 4 ounces tomatoes lrg ripe, abt 8 ea; 2/3 cup polenta coarse cornmeal; 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal fine; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly-; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; vegetable oil for frying

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 ounces tomatoes lrg ripe, abt 8 ea
2/3 cup polenta coarse cornmeal
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal fine
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly-
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Cut thin slice from each end of each tomato. Discard ends. Cut each tomato crosswise into 3 thick slices.
2

Mix polenta, fine cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, cayenne, and salt in medium bowl. Dredge tomato slices thoroughly in cornmeal mixture. Transfer to plate.
3

Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Heat oil over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, add tomatoes and cook until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer tomatoes to paper towels; drain. Transfer tomatoes to platter and serve.