Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a rich, hot gravy: fried green tomatoes are a rustic, comforting dish that turns simple ingredients into something deeply satisfying. A timeless classic, perfect as a hearty appetizer or main course, full of tradition and bold flavor. Let’s see how to make it.
Traditional
Rustic
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes are a rustic comfort dish: sliced unripe tomatoes, breaded, fried in bacon fat and served with a hot, creamy milk gravy.
Ingredients
- Green tomatoes 4
- Eggs 2
- Milk 250 ml
- Flour 3 tbsp
- Breadcrumbs as needed
- Bacon fat 3 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Tools
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes evenly.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Dip tomato slices in the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the bacon fat in a skillet and fry the tomatoes until golden.
- Remove and keep warm.
- Add flour to the remaining fat and stir well.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until the gravy thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the hot gravy over the tomatoes and serve immediately.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
320 kcal
320 kcal
Fat
18 g
18 g
Carbohydrates
28 g
28 g
Protein
9 g
9 g
Sugar
6 g
6 g
Fiber
3 g
3 g
Sodium
420 mg
420 mg
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