Fried green tomatoes are a very popular traditional dish in the southern United States, known for their crispy and delicate flavor. Although their exact origin is difficult to pinpoint, this recipe has been part of Southern home cooking for generations and has become a symbol of regional cuisine. This dish gained even more popularity thanks to Fannie Flagg's novel, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe," which was also adapted into a beloved film. In different Latin American countries, although not called exactly the same, similar preparations using green tomatoes or analogous ingredients can be found, and in some regions they are known as "breaded green tomatoes" or simply "fried tomatoes." Each variant retains the essence of the simple and comforting flavor that characterizes this dish.
Fried green tomatoes ii
How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes II
Cut the tomatoes into slices approximately 1/4 inch thick, season with salt and pepper, and then coat both sides with cornmeal.
In a large skillet, heat enough bacon grease to cover the bottom of the pan and fry the tomatoes until they are lightly browned on both sides.
This recipe is from the back of Fannie Flagg's novel, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe."
Ingredients: Green tomato, salt, pepper, white cornmeal, bacon grease.
Ingredients (5)
- Green Tomato
- Salt
- Pepper
- White Cornmeal
- Bacon Grease
Instructions (7 steps)
- 1 Slice the tomatoes into rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick
- 2 season with salt and pepper
- 3 and then coat both sides with cornmeal.
- 4 In a large skillet
- 5 heat enough bacon grease to cover the bottom of the pan and fry the tomatoes until they are lightly browned on both sides.
- 6 This recipe is from the back of Fannie Flagg\"s novel
- 7 Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe".
Nutritional Information
Calories:
28 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
0g
Fat:
0g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
2mg
Categoría
Etiquetas
30 Minutes Or Less
Time To Make
Dish
Main Ingredient
Cuisine
Preparation
Occasion
North American
For 1 Or 2
Low Protein
Healthy
5 Ingredients Or Less
Very Low Carbs
Side Dishes
Vegetables
American
Southern United States
Easy
Holiday Event
Low Fat
Dietary
Low Sodium
Low Cholesterol
Low Saturated Fat
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Healthy 2
Low In Something
Kwanzaa
Number Of Servings
3 Steps Or Less
Soul