Fried Green Tomato Pillows

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation time: 20 to 30 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings
~-To use up those tomatoes that are just not going to make it!
Traditional fried green tomatoes are very light, and are usually served as
a side dish or a snack. These cornmeal batter-coated puffs are a variation
substantial enough to qualify as a light brunch or supper entree. Serve
them with any one of several toppings alongside some cooked greens or a
tossed salad, and everyone will be happy for hours.
* You can make the batter up to several days ahead and store it in an
airtight container in the refrigerator. If necessary, thin it with a little
extra milk before coating the tomatoes.
* If you can't get bona fide green tomatoes, just use the least-ripe ones
you can find. For those of you who grow your own, this won't be a problem.
1) Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in a
medium-sized bowl and stir until well combined. Make a well in the center.
2) In a separate bowl, beat together the milk and eggs until frothy, and
pour this into the well in the center of the flour/cornmeal mixture. Stir
until thoroughly combined, but don't overmix.
3) Core the tomatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. (Meanwhile
begin heating a little oil or melting a little butter in a skillet over
medium heat.)
4) Add the tomato slices to the batter one by one, pushing them around
gently with a spoon until they are well coated. Lift them from the batter
with the spoon, and add them to the hot skillet. (You might need to spoon a
little extra batter on top of each tomato, so no bald spots are peeking
through.) Fry on both sides until crispy and golden, and serve hot, topped
with sour cream or yogurt.
TO PEEL AND SEED TOMATOES: * Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to a
boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
* Core the tomatoes and drop them into the water for a slow count of 20.
(Or just count to 10 if they are quite ripe.)
* Retrieve them and peel off and discard the skins. Cut them open and
squeeze out and discard the seeds.
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Recipe by: Adapted from "Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven"
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