It’s that time of year again: the weather is warming up, and you’re craving something sweet but savory. If you’re like me, that means it’s time for a quick trip to the farmers’ market, where you’ll find an abundance of farm-fresh tomatoes. Whether they’re vine-ripened or heirloom, cherry or Roma — whatever kind you choose, it’s always fun to make them into fried green tomatoes!
Here are five delicious ways to do just that:
Green Fried Tomatoes
Green fried tomatoes are a Southern staple. You can make them with green or red tomatoes, and they’re delicious with just about any topping you can think of. The best part is that they’re easy to make at home!
To start, you need tomatoes and eggs. If you’re using green tomatoes (which I recommend), then these are the ones that will give your dish its signature color. Red tomatoes tend to have thicker skins and more seeds than their green counterparts; if you do use them–or if all of your tomatoes are of this variety–be sure to remove all seeds before cooking because they’ll get stuck in the batter once it hits hot oil (and nobody wants that).
Next comes seasonings: salt and pepper go without saying here but feel free to experiment with different herbs such as thyme or basil for extra flavor (and keep in mind that dried herbs will work best). You may even want some hot sauce on hand for those who like things spicy! Finally we come down
Korean-Style Marinaded Tomatoes
Korean-Style Marinaded Tomatoes
Serves 4
What you need:
4 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1/4 cup brown sugar, preferably dark muscovado or light molasses-based syrup like sorghum or maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
