Description
Southern charm meets culinary creativity in this fried green tomato sandwich, blending crispy, tangy tomato slices with creamy remoulade and fresh herbs. Cool summer flavors and Southern hospitality shine through each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Flaky salt, for garnishing (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Peanut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm peanut oil to medium heat, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Create a crispy coating station by combining flour, cornmeal, and Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish.
- Prepare a separate bowl with whisked eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce for dredging.
- Carefully coat each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and return to the flour mixture for a double-layered crisp coating.
- Gently place breaded tomato slices into the hot oil, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried tomatoes onto paper towels to absorb excess oil, then lightly sprinkle with flaky salt for enhanced flavor.
- Assemble sandwich by layering the crispy fried green tomatoes between bread slices, adding preferred condiments like remoulade, lettuce, or cheese to complement the tangy tomato flavor.
Notes
- Chill tomato slices before breading to help coating stick better and prevent soggy texture.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or almond meal for a low-carb alternative that maintains crispy crunch.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for more even heat distribution and superior golden-brown exterior on tomato slices.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or chives to breading mixture for extra flavor complexity and aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern United States
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg