Fried Green Tomato, a dish common in the US, is in fact raw green tomatoes that are batter fried. The dish is often served as a side course to accompany any main meal of the day.
Preparation of Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green tomato recipes often use unripe tomatoes that are thinly sliced with the skin on. The sliced green tomatoes are then dipped in buttermilk and again in a batter made of cornmeal, rolled on breadcrumbs and then deep fried. The preparation somewhat resembles that of cutlets or patties, and can sometimes use egg wash and flour instead of breadcrumbs and cornmeal respectively. The batter may be flavored as desired; however, salt and pepper are a must.
Fresh Green Tomatoes can be pan fried or deep fried until the desired crispiness is attained.
Popular Fresh Green Tomato Recipe Variations
It is said that Fried Green Tomatoes are popular in the southern United States; however, some of the northern regions also serve the dish in their menu, but with minor alterations. Here, cornmeal is most often substituted by flour and the preparation of the dish is often restricted to the harvest time, unlike the southern regions where green tomatoes are available throughout the year.
In southern United States, Fresh Green Tomatoes are usually flavored with vinegar and is clubbed with shrimp remoulade.
