Basic Fried Green Tomatoes
Basic Fried Green Tomatoes
Basic Fried Green Tomatoes
- 4 large, firm green tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika or pimentón (a Spanish smoked paprika, available at latienda.com)
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil
Sprinkle the tomato slices with the salt and pepper; set aside. Combine the cornmeal and paprika in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Cover the bottom of a heavy skillet with 1/2 inch of oil, then place it over medium-high heat. Coat the tomato slices in the egg, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture. Fry as many tomatoes as fit comfortably in the pan until nicely browned, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat until all the tomatoes are cooked.
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