Buttermilk Marinated Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients
4 green tomatoes, sliced | ||
1/2 cup butter milk | ||
1 cup corn flour(meal) | ||
1 tsp cayenne pepper | ||
1 tsp onion powder | ||
1 tsp garlic powder | ||
1 tbs chopped parsley, until | ||
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper | ||
Canola oil for frying |
This southern classic is kicked up with spices and a dip in buttermilk. The best way to get green tomatoes is to either grow them yourself or at a farmers market. They are also available through online sources all year long.
- Slice the tomatoes into thick slices.
- Place the cornmeal in a shallow dish and season with the cayenne, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the butter milk in a bowl and add the tomatoes, coating thoroughly and let soak for several minutes.
- Toss theĀ tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture and coat well.
- Place the coated tomatoes in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a saute pan (about 1 inch).
- Fry the tomatoes in batches using medium to medium high heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.
- Recipe may be doubled or tripled.
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