Fried Green Tomatoes: 4 '15

 GF and Vegan Fried Green Tomatoes

Bruce's contribution to  tonight's dinner menu was a GF  fried green tomato appetizer. It was his first attempt at making this classic southern dish, and it was delicious. I am hoping he makes it more often.

Here's the recipe:

•3 - 4 unripened green tomatoes
•Sea salt
•½ cup brown rice flour
•¼ teaspoon garlic powder
•¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning
•Salt and pepper, sprinkle
•½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
•½ cup cornmeal
•Oil for frying

Instructions
1.Slice tomatoes into ½" slices. Sprinkle sea salt liberally over slices and let sit 5 minutes.
2.Meanwhile combine brown rice flour, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
3.Pour non-dairy milk in another shallow dish.
4.Place cornmeal in still another shallow dish.
5.Heat about ½" of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6.Dredge tomato slices in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
7.Dip in non-dairy milk, making sure to moisten both sides.
8.Dredge in cornmeal.
9.Place gently in the heated oil, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Carefully turn each tomato slice and fry another 2 minutes until lightly browned on the other side.
10.Remove from pan to a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
11.Serve hot.