JAPANESE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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This is from a website called CHOW; I've altered it to my taste. It originally called for dried tarragon, one of my least favorite flavors. Feel free to add it back in if you like. I also used buttermilk instead of milk hoping for a better "glue" for the breadcrumbs. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PsychRN

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, loosely packed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 lbs green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a shallow pan combine the lemon zest, cayenne pepper, Old Bay Seasoning and flour; set aside.
Heat your oil over medium heat in a heavy frying pan, cast iron works great.
Dry tomato slices off with paper towels. Then dip in flour and shake off the excess; dip in egg wash letting the excess drip off. Press into the bread crumbs getting them well coated.
Fry tomato slices about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2382.7, Fat 223.1, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 443.3, Carbohydrate 86.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 16.4