Fried Green Tomatoes with Salsa

By calypan

Ingredients

• FRESH TOMATO SALSA:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
• 1 cup cornflake crumbs
• 4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 5 medium red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

•In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.
• Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes. Yield: 6 servings.