Source:

Kristen

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) cornmeal
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• Oil for frying
• 4 firm green tomatoes, sliced
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation

• In a shallow bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour and sugar.
• Dredge both sides of the tomatoes in mixture.
• Press slices firmly into the corn meal mixture to make a good coating.
• Add 1/4"" of oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
• Fry tomatoes about 2 minutes on each side.
• When golden brown drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Comments

This is my favorite version, I usually add a little more sugar than it calls for, though. I like to think of it as a NC dish, since that's my home and I love our Southern dishes!