Fried Red Tomatoes

Name: Fried Red Tomatoes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces, plum tomatoes, ends trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 teaspoon, granulated garlic; 1/3 cup, buttermilk; 1 , large egg; 2/3 cup, cornmeal; 1/3 cup, all-purpose flour; 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup); , Salt and pepper; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup, vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh basil; , Lemon wedges

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2016

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SERVES4

TIME35 minutes, plus 40 minutes draining

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Moisture is the enemy of a crispy crust on a fried ripe tomato. To rid the tomatoes of excess moisture, we sliced them thin and let them drain on a layer of paper towels. To help the coating adhere to the tomatoes, we made a “glue” of butte...

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