Fried Green Tomatoes With Horseradish Cream Food

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice and salt green tomatoes: Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle slices with salt. Let tomato slices stand for 5 minutes.
• Set out shallow bowls with coating ingredients: While the salted green tomato slices are resting, place in three separate, shallow bowls: 1) the flour and Cajun seasoning (if using), 2) buttermilk and egg, and 3) breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
• Bread the tomato slices: Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dip the green tomato slices in the flour-seasoning, then the buttermilk-egg mixture, then the cornmeal-breadcrumb mix.
• Fry the breaded tomatoes: In the skillet, fry half of the coated tomato slices at a time, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Set the cooked tomatoes on paper towels to drain. These fried green tomatoes are fantastic with a little hot sauce or remoulade .

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

MARY MAC'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH HORSERADISH PARMESAN DIPPIN

Steps:

• To make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, horseradish, Parmesan, sour cream and ranch dressing mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made up to 1 week in advance.
• To make the tomatoes: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1/2-inch oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees. Line a plate or wire rack with paper towels.
• While oil is heating, in a pie plate, whisk egg, then whisk in milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• In another pie plate, combine flour, cracker crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip tomato slices into egg mixture, turning to coat. Dredge both sides of tomato slices in flour mixture and shake off excess flour. Carefully place tomato slices into hot oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with sauce. Garnish with basil, if desired.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
• Slice tomatoes about 3/8-inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with salt. In shallow dish, beat egg white with fork. Place corn meal mix on plate or in shallow dish.
• In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dip tomatoes in egg mixture, then in corn meal mix to coat. Add tomato slices to skillet in single layer.
• Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown; turn and cook until browned on other side.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients, adding butter as needed.
• Serve warm with Horseradish Sauce.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine flour, cornmeal, cheese and dry seasonings in shallow dish. Whisk eggs in separate shallow dish until blended.
• Cover baking sheet with parchment. Dip tomato slices, in small batches, into flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each slice with flour mixture. Gently shake off excess flour mixture. Dip tomatoes into eggs, then back into flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each slice with each ingredient.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet on medium-high heat to 375ºF. Add tomatoes, in batches; cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides, adding remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.
• Mix sour cream and horseradish until blended. Serve with tomatoes.