Ingredients
Bread Crumbs:
- 2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 farm fresh green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Prepared bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
For the bread crumbs: Mix all the ingredients together until well blended.
For the tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Mix together the buttermilk and eggs and season with salt and pepper. Marinate the tomato slices in the buttermilk mixture for one hour.
Remove each tomato slice from the marinade 1 at a time. Press both sides gently into the prepared bread crumbs until they are well coated. When all the tomato slices are breaded, heat 1/4-inch oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tomatoes in batches until they are golden brown. (You can also deep-fry the tomatoes in a deep-fat fryer heated to 350 degrees F.) Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Serve topped with the crumbled cheese, chopped basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
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By TheRustySpoon
Nashville, TN
on January 31, 2010
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These were relatively simple to make, although I did have difficulty making the breadcrumb/panko mixture adhere to the tomatoes, but then again, I'm a (frustrated perfectionist. Otherwise, these were wa-a-ay better than any of the fried green tomato recipes I've tried in the past. Very flavorful. Definitely the combination of herbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic make this dish a winner.
One word of advice: serve them immediately, and make only what you'll eat at one sitting... not so great (soggy when reheated.
By anitiffany_8799563
Santa Fe, NM
on October 21, 2007
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This is a very easy and fun recipe. I enjoyed harvesting and chopping the fresh herbs along with the green tomatoes so late in the season. The crust on the tomatoes turns our great. The variety of herbs make these green tomatoes delicious. I had fun comparing the different green tomatoes that I had left over in the garden. The red (but green heirlooms were the best I think.
By field274_7915650
Charleston, SC
on June 29, 2007
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The recipe makes great sense as the cornstarch helps the breading adhere and the panko makes it extra crispy. So far I've only made it without the chopped herbs and substituted garlic powder for granulated garlic with excellent results. Deep fried them rather than pan fried.
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