FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

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Provided by Pat Neely

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Tomato     Side     Fry     Mayonnaise     Basil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 hard green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Dash hot sauce
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 recipe Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Basil Mayonnaise
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Creole mustard (see page 93)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
(makes about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a plate. Whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl or a pie tin. Whisk together the cornmeal and panko bread crumbs in a separate pie tin.
  • Working with one green-tomato slice at a time, coat the tomato first in flour (knocking off excess), then in the buttermilk, then finally in the cornmeal-bread crumb mixture. Transfer the breaded slice to a baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a second baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Heat 3/4 inch of vegetable oil in a medium skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, fry the tomato slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked tomatoes to the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep the cooked tomatoes in the warm oven while you fry the remaining slices. Serve the tomatoes warm, with a generous dollop of Basil Mayonnaise.
  • Basil Mayonnaise
  • Pulse the basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until smooth, then transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • The Basil Mayonnaise can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

josephine aluoch
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Overall, I thought these fried green tomatoes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Gary Nelson
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These tomatoes were a bit bland. I think I would have liked them better if I had added some more spices to the breading.


Talent Kufa
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I would have liked the breading to be a bit more flavorful.


Bambie Massey
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These tomatoes were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Ken Armstead
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I'm not a big fan of fried food, but these tomatoes were surprisingly light and refreshing.


Khagendra Khanal
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These fried green tomatoes were a fun and unique appetizer. I would definitely serve them again at a party.


Ruth Ejawewa
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook green tomatoes.


Wande Hopewell
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Overall, I thought these fried green tomatoes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


Dayna Couturier
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These were good, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different dipping sauce.


Ayanda Mbatha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tomatoes didn't come out as crispy as I would have liked.


MdJi bon
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These fried green tomatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Mephisto's Tarot
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I used a different type of breading than the recipe called for, but the tomatoes still turned out great.


Faelyncia Ellyse
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The basil mayonnaise was the perfect dipping sauce for these tomatoes. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of tang.


Mistress Doobie
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These were so easy to make and turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Buddy Patterson
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I've never had fried green tomatoes before, but these were delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked.


Heather Bailey
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These fried green tomatoes were a hit at our summer cookout! The basil mayonnaise was a great complement to the tangy tomatoes.