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Fried Green Tomatoes with Dill Yogurt

Tangy green tomatoes battered and fried until golden brown, served with a dill yogurt sauce.

2

Servings

15 Mins

Prep Time

10 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Measure and Mix the Dill Yogurt

In a small mixing bowl combine the yogurt, kosher salt and dill. Whisk until well incorporated and set aside.

  • Plain Greek Yogurt¼ cup
  • Fresh Dill(finely chopped)½ tsp.
  • Kosher Salt½ tsp.
  • Black Pepper5 turns
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Prepare the Green Tomatoes

Remove the stems and cut the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Each tomato should yield about 2-3 slices.

  • Medium Green Tomatoes(sliced)2
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Dry and Season the Tomatoes

Pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel. Moderately season both sides of the tomatoes with kosher salt.

  • Kosher Saltas needed
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Make the Breading

In a small, wide mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, and spices. Make sure to set up the bread station by gathering the flour and beaten eggs in separate bowls.

  • Cornmeal(finely ground)½ cup
  • Smoked Paprika½ Tbsp.
  • Kosher Salt½ Tbsp.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)5 turns
  • Cayenne Pepper½ tsp.
  • Large Eggs2
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Bread the Tomatoes

Bread the tomato slices by first coating each slice in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally the seasoned corn meal. Make sure each tomato is well coated. Shake off any excess cornmeal and transfer the tomatoes to a plate.

  • All Purpose Flour½ cup
  • Large Eggs(beaten)2
  • Seasoned Cornmealall
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Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Oil and Preheate the Cookware

Add the oil and preheat the pan to 375°F/190°C (medium-high). Use a thermometer to measure when the oil reaches 350°F/175°C, then you are ready to fry.

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)½ cup
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2. Add and Fry the Tomatoes

Carefully place 4 tomatoes in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes or until the sides begin to brown.

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3. Flip and Continue Frying the Tomatoes

Flip the tomatoes and cook for 2- 3 minutes or until the sides beging to brown.

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4. Remove and Season the Tomatoes

Carefully transfer the fried tomatoes from the pan to a paper towel lined tray or plate and season with a bit of salt over them. Continue frying all the breaded tomatoes. Once all tomatoes are cooked, turn off the heat.

  • Kosher Saltas needed
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5. Plate and Serve Immediately

Cut each tomato slice in half then transfer them to a plate. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, garnish with dill and enjoy while warm.

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