BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

 

What you need

• 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 4 large unripe tomatoes, cut into ½ inch thick slice
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Hot pepper sauce, for serving
• Lemon wedge, for serving

How to prepare

Step 1: Combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Then pour the buttermilk into another bowl and add salt and pepper to it.

Step 2: Dip the tomatoes in the buttermilk and then coat both sides in the cornmeal mixture. Place a skillet over medium heat and coat with oil.

Step 3: When the oil is hot, fry the tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until it is golden brown and crispy on both sides. Then remove the tomatoes from the pan carefully and drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Serve and garnish with hot pepper sauce and lemon.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving

379 calories; 17g fat; 48g carbs; 10g proteins

Enjoy!