Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Country Woman- Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Vegetables-Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- salt
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
Directions
- Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, flour and seasonings. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Pat tomatoes dry. Dip into eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil ad needed. Drain on
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paper towels. Serve warm.