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Fried Green Tomatoes – w/Thyme Dip

June 21, 2013 by Robin 7 Comments

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Fried Green Tomatoes – a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried.  The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. 

Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried.  The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. 

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Okay, I confess, I cheated. My intentions were good though. I went to the farmer’s market to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables for my diet, when out of the corner of my eye I spotted some green tomatoes. They were shiny and the most beautiful color of green, I just couldn’t resist. My intentions were to find a way to use them, other than frying, which is the only way I’ve ever had them.

When I got home and put away my harvest these beautiful green tomatoes began calling out to me…”Fry us, just fry us, we taste soooo good fried, you’ll be disappointed serving us any other way”. After their constant badgering, I gave in! So I decided, as a reward for doing so well on my diet, I would fry them, but limit myself to only two.

Okay, I confess, I have no self control when it comes to Fried Green Tomatoes, especially when their dipped into a Thyme Sauce. How many did I have? I don’t know, I lost count, I’m sure the scale will tell me that I had way to many, but they were so, so, so good!

Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried.  The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. 

Fried Green Tomatoes
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster
Recipe type: Side Dish
Yields: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 large green tomatoes, firm
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, course
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Slice tomatoes, ½ inch thick.
  2. Set up your breading station, using three shallow dishes. Pour flour into the first dish. In the second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third dish, add the panko and spices.
  3. Heat a ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Dredge the tomatoes into the flour, than dip into the egg mixture and finally coat with the panko crumbs.
  5. Place tomatoes into the hot oil, making sure not to crowd them. When the tomatoes are golden brown turn them over and brown.
  6. Drain the tomatoes on paper towels, serve with dipping sauce.
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Thyme Dipping Sauce
 
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Author: Robin | Fluster Buster
Recipe type: Dip
Yields: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 1 cup yogurt, plain
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground corriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients.
  2. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving
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Comments

  1. Diana Mattoni says

    June 22, 2013 at 12:59 am

    I have never tried fried green tomatoes. I just love the taste of ripe home grown tomatoes, especially in bruschetta or BLTs. I've always just assumed the green tomatoes would taste bitter or have no taste at all but maybe I need to give them a try.

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  2. Missy Shay says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:47 am

    I love fried green tomatoes, I can't wait to try the dip!

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  3. Katherines Corner says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    These sounds terrific my friend. I'm hopping over from Tuesday with a Twist. Hugs!

    Reply
  4. Shawna Williams says

    June 25, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    I love a good fried tomato and your thyme sauce looks so good and light. I would love it if you would join our BBQ Block Party next Thursday.

    Hope to see you there.

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  5. Mamal Diane says

    June 30, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    The thyme dip sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing this week @Tuesdays with a Twist.

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    June 30, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    My mom always talked about how much she loved green fried tomatoes — but I've never tasted them! That will have to change! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday

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