Emerils Fried Green Tomatoes Recipes

EMERIL'S CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the chicken, 4 1/2 teaspoons of the soy sauce, and Asian spice blend. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
• In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the chicken and stirring constantly, cook until brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans and stir-fry until wrinkled, stirring, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the cashews, hoisin, remaining 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, red pepper sauce and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and serve immediately, over white or basmati rice. Garnish with green onions.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Wash, dry and slice the tomatoes into 3/8-inch thick. Transfer the tomatoes to a paper towel to drain.
• Combine the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
• In a second shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk and half of the yogurt.
• Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, remaining yogurt, horseradish, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to make the horseradish cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Heat the oil in a cast iron pan to 365 degrees F.
• Dip the sliced tomatoes in the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess. Press them into the panko mixture and repeat until all the tomato slices have been coated.
• Carefully lower the battered slices, in batches, into the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on both sides, then move them to a wire rack to drain. Sprinkle them with remaining salt while they are still hot. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve immediately with the horseradish cream.

CHEF JOHN'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato slices onto a rack over a paper towel. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let slices stand for 15 minutes for the salt to draw out extra juices.
• Mix cornmeal and bread crumbs together in a bowl; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl. Place flour into a third bowl.
• Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Lay slices, one at a time, into flour; flip to coat both sides and let slices rest in the flour for about 30 seconds. Remove each slice and dip in egg mixture, then into cornmeal mixture, coating both sides of each slice thoroughly. Spread crumbs onto all sides and into tomato crevices with a fork. Rest tomatoes on rack for 10 minutes to let coating set.
• Combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl to make the remoulade sauce.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; heat vegetable oil with butter until butter melts, bubbles, and makes a sizzling sound. Fry tomatoes in the hot butter-oil mixture until tomato slices are slightly soft and coating is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a spatula and a fork to flip.
• Transfer fried green tomatoes to a serving platter and serve with remoulade sauce.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES IN THE AIR FRYER

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
• Pour egg in a shallow dish. Mix cornmeal, flour, panko, salt, and pepper in a second shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg and then coat both sides in cornmeal mixture.
• Place tomato slices in a single layer in the prepared basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip tomatoes and spray any dry spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 more minutes and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

AIR FRYER FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
• Set up a breading station in 3 shallow dishes: pour flour into the first dish; stir together buttermilk and eggs in the second dish; and mix breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika together in the third dish.
• Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip tomatoes into the egg mixture, and then into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the fryer basket with olive oil. Place breaded tomato slices in the fryer basket, making sure they do not touch each other; cook in batches if necessary. Brush the tops of tomatoes with olive oil.
• Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the tomatoes and brush again with olive oil. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined rack to keep crisp. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

PERFECT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
• Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk in a second shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third shallow bowl.
• Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture to coat, dip into the buttermilk, and finish by pressing each side of the tomato into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Lay coated tomato slices onto a baking sheet; rest to let tomatoes absorb flavor of coating, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Gently drop tomato slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
• Whisk ranch dressing, cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl; serve with the fried tomato slices.

EMERIL'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the green tomatoes 1/4 thick slices.
• Soak in buttermilk at least 30-60 minutes.
• Mix equal parts flour, cornmeal.
• If you can find Masa Harina add 1/4 amount.
• Add salt pepper to taste.
• Preheat the oil to frying temperature.
• Dip the tomatoes from the buttermilk into the dry mix.
• Brown both sides, remove then put on a plate/rack to drain in a warm oven.
• Serve with Miracle Whip or mayonnaise.

SOUTHERN COOKED GREENS

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the bacon until slightly crisp. Add the onions and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, until the onions are wilted and golden. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the water and vinegar and mix well. Begin adding the greens, a third at a time, pressing them down as they begin to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the greens are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, TENNESSEE STYLE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add tomato slices and coat with buttermilk; chill for 20 minutes.
• While tomatoes are soaking, mix together coating ingredients in another medium size bowl.
• Remove tomatoes from buttermilk--do not throw away buttermilk.
• Coat each tomato slice in coating mixture; set aside.
• Now in remaining buttermilk mixture add egg; beat well.
• Return each coated tomato to buttermilk, making sure each side is well coated.
• Return to coating mix one more time coating both sides.
• In a medium size skillet over medium high, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil till hot but not smoking.
• Fry on both sides until coating is golden brown.

LULU'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH WOW SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine flour and Creole seasoning in a large bag.
• Combine buttermilk and milk in a bowl.
• Add vegetable oil to a large heavy skillet to a dept of 1 inch.
• Dredge tomato slices in flour mixture, dip in milk mixture and dredge again in flour mixture.
• Fry 1 minute on each side and drain on a paper towel.
• To make sauce, mix all ingredients together for dipping.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES II

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick, season with salt and pepper and then coat both sides with cornmeal.
• In a large skillet, heat enough bacon drippings to coat the bottom of the pan, and fry tomatoes until lightly browned on both sides.
• This recipe was from the back of Fannie Flagg's novel, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe".

MOM'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the green tomatoes in thin slices.
• Dip the tomatoes in the flour.
• Heat the oil until hot.
• Fry until golden brown on each side making sure to season each side with salt & pepper.
• Remove from the oil when browned and season again with salt & pepper.