Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Tomatoes
Coating
Pan
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Prepare · About 5 min
- Salt 600 g firm green tomatoes, sliced 1 cm, ½ tsp salt and pat dry after 5 minutes.
Coat · About 7 min
- Put flour from 60 g plain flour, 2 eggs, 80 ml buttermilk, 150 g cornmeal, ½ tsp paprika in one bowl, eggs and buttermilk in another, cornmeal and paprika in a third. Coat slices in that order.
Fry · About 3 min
- Heat 300 ml neutral oil to 175°C / 350°F; shallow-fry batches 3 minutes per side until crisp and tomatoes soften. Drain.
Check: Look for this result: crisp and tomatoes soften.
Tips
- Use firm unripe tomatoes rather than ripe green tomato varieties.
- Judge Fried Green Tomatoes by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Fried Green Tomatoes takes to cook.
Substitutions
- Use fine polenta instead of cornmeal.
Storage
- Get perishable Fried Green Tomatoes into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Fried Green Tomatoes within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Fried Green Tomatoes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Fried Green Tomatoes is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the coating ingredients for Fried Green Tomatoes ahead and keep them separate. Apply the coating to Fried Green Tomatoes shortly before cooking. Fry Fried Green Tomatoes on the day of serving to keep the surface crisp. Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated throughout preparation.
FAQ
What matters most when making Fried Green Tomatoes?
Use firm unripe tomatoes rather than ripe green tomato varieties.
What can I substitute in Fried Green Tomatoes?
Use fine polenta instead of cornmeal.
Can I prepare Fried Green Tomatoes ahead?
Prepare the coating ingredients for Fried Green Tomatoes ahead and keep them separate. Apply the coating to Fried Green Tomatoes shortly before cooking. Fry Fried Green Tomatoes on the day of serving to keep the surface crisp. Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated throughout preparation.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
