Fried Red Tomatoes

By maredan

Ingredients

• Fried Red Tomtatoes
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup white flourwhite flour
• 3 * 3 eggs, beaten3 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 * 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbsPanko bread crumbs
• 3 * 3 firm ripe tomatoes3 firm ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup olive oilolive oil
• * Dollop of butterDollop of butter
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepperpepper
• Garnish
• * A dollop of sour creamA dollop of sour cream
• 3 * 3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp
• * A few sprigs of chives, finely choppedA few sprigs of chives, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Garnish

1. Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices.
2. Sprinkle with coarse salt & cracked black pepper.
3. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4. Heat oil with a dollop of butter in a medium skillet on medium heat.
5. Dip tomato slices in flour, then eggs, then crumbs.
6. In the pan fry half the coated slices at a time for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
7. Bread and cook remaining tomatoes.
8. Remove to a serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto and a sprinkle of minced, fresh chives.