Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes

By VerneJ

From: Jet Magazine (20??)

Ingredients

• 4 green medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 head of Frisee lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the flour, sugar, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl. Dust the tomato sliced on both sides with flour mixture.

2. Dip the flour coated slices in buttermilk and then dust both sides with corn meal.

3. Heat vegetable oil in heavy skillet on medium-high until hot. Fry tomatoes in oil until light golden brown on both sides. Place on paper towels and drain. Serve on lettuce with Creole Dipping Sauce, if desired.