Monday's Bread Bowl: Fried Green Tomatoes

The Mixed Stew is featuring "Old time Summer Faves" this week.  We will be back on June 9, 2014 with new food recipes.

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Every bite is a yummy combo contradiction of a flaky crust and a young tomato’s tart flavor. Fried green tomatoes can make a very good appetizer or satisfying side dish, even for breakfast. This is classic American comfort food that even captured the spirit of a Hollywood movie. Here is our rendition:

What you will need:

3 medium-sized green tomatoes, sliced into ¼ to 1/3 inch circles

1 fork

1 frying pan

1 big dinner plate

¼ cup cooking oil

1 cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking and Directions:

Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on dinner plate. Mix well. Heat frying pan on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Next, take tomato slices and dredge on both sides in cornstarch mixture. Heat frying pan on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add cooking oil to hot pan. When oil is hot, Now, place dredged tomato slices in oil. Let tomatoes fry on each side for 3-5 minutes. The fried green tomatoes should have a light and golden brown crust. Serve immediately. Try it with our dijon mayo chive spread on the side or thousand island dressing.