Fried Red Tomatoes Italian Style
Fried Red Tomatoes Italian Style
Ingredients
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large size, firm yet ripened tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick.
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dry polenta
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romano cheese, finely grated
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dried thyme, granulated garlic, salt and pepper to taste
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2 eggs, beaten
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olive oil for pan frying
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fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Start by slicing your tomatoes into ¼ inch slices, cutting off the tips and bottoms.
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Pull out the seeds with the tip of your finger, you don’t want the slices to be wet.
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Lay tomato slices onto a paper towel to pat dry.
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Equal parts polenta and finely grated romano cheese.
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Sprinkle in some dried time, a little granulated garlic, salt and pepper.
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Beat two eggs, use more as needed depending how many tomatoes you are using.
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Heat a frying pan on the stove and cover the bottom with olive oil, keep on medium heat.
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Dip tomato slice into the egg then into the polenta cheese mixture.
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Place into the frying pan and don’t flip it until it is nicely golden, then flip and do the other side.
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When crispy, gently remove and place onto a paper towel to absorb grease, which is not much.
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Sprinkle with a little salt finely chopped basil, a little sprinkling of cheese and serve
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