The Jewish Home | MAY 12, 2022
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Herbed Goat Cheese People always ask me what my favorite food is. The answer, invariably, is always tomatoes. Ever since I was a young girl, I have always loved tomatoes. (There are over 100 varieties of tomatoes and I love them all!) To me, there is no better snack than a perfect bowl of cherry tomatoes that have a slightly tart taste with a hint of sweetness.
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by Naomi Nachman
I love to make all kinds of dishes that are tomato-based, such as pasta sauces, salads and soups. When I moved to America 30 years ago, I heard that people in this country batter and fry tomatoes. This made my day! I love to fry and I love tomatoes – this was a perfect marriage of two of my favorite culinary experiences. The dishes below feature this perfect marriage. This recipe is also perfect for Shavuot.
Ingredients
Preparation
◦ 2 eggs, beaten
2. Pat each slice of the tomato dry to remove any moisture.
◦ ½ cup all-purpose flour
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◦ 1 log goat cheese, softened ◦ 1 cup panko bread crumbs ◦ ¼ cup parmesan cheese ◦ 4-6 green tomatoes, sliced ½-inch thick ◦ ½ cup canola oil
1. Place the flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, mixed with parmesan, in 3 separate shallow bowls. 3. Spread a ½ tablespoon of goat cheese over one slice of tomato. 4. dip the tomato/goat cheese slice, first in the flour, then in the eggs (letting any excess drip off), then the panko-cheese mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
5. Set aside each crumbed tomato slice on a tray lined with parchment paper and continue to batter up the rest of the tomatoes. 6. heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the tomatoes until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
7. Serve immediately. Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.
