Ingredients: Sprinkle with Kosher Salt: 7 green tomatoes, cut into 1/2" thick slices Combine: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 T. baking powder 1/2 t. pepper 1/4 t. cayenne 1 T. vegetable oil Stir in: 3/4 cup cold water 2 egg yolks 2 T. olive oil Beat to Stiff Peaks, then Fold into Cornmeal Mixture: 2 egg whites Fry in 1/4" Vegetable Oil. Nutritional Information per 2 Slices: Calories 254 Total fat 22(g) Calories from fat 78% Sodium 237(mg) Directions:1.Layer tomato slices in a bowl and salt both sides. Let stand 30 minutes, then rinse slices under cold water and pat them dry. 2.Here`s a twist to traditional fried tomatoes-a cornmeal tempura batter. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except egg whites). 3.Beat egg whites to a stiff peak. With a whisk, stir a small amount into cornmeal mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining egg whites. 4.Pour vegetable oil into skillet to 1/4" depth. Dip tomato slices in batter and fry slices over medium-high heat until golden brown. 5.Fry tomatoes in batches. It takes 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on rack over paper towels. |