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By Mollie Katzen
Posted July 23rd, 2007
This article is reprinted with permission from MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS, by Mollie Katzen, (2000, Hyperion)
MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS
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Servings: 6
Author Notes: Traditional fried green tomatoes are very light and are usually served as a side dish or snack. Mollie says she came up with this cornmeal battered version because she wanted a fried green tomato variation that was substantial enough to be a light brunch or supper entree. If you can't get bona fide green tomatoes, just use the least ripe ones you can find. You can make this batter several days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If necessary, thin with a little extra milk before coating the tomatoes.
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached white flour
1 cup corn meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 large unripe tomatoes (about 1 pound) cut into 1/2" slices
a little oil or butter for the pan

Optional Garnish:
sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.

In a separate bowl, beat together the milk and eggs until frothy. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the milk/egg mixture into this well. Stir until thoroughly combined, but don't overmix.

Core the tomatoes and cut them into 1/2" rounds. Meanwhile begin heating a little oil or melting a little butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato slices to the batter one by one, pushing them around gently with a spoon until they are well coated. Lift them from the batter with the spoon, and add them to the hot skillet. (You might need to spoon a little extra batter on top of each tomato, so no bald spots are peeking through.)

Fry on both sides until crispy and golden. Serve hot, topped with sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired.


 

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