FRIED RED TOMATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO

Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 firm ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup white flour
3 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, for garnish
3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp, for garnish
A few sprigs of fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter, in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then crumbs. In batches, fry half the coated slices at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Coat the remaining tomatoes in the flour, egg and bread crumb mixture, and cook. Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.