fried green tomatoes
Southern cornmeal-crusted slices
Fried green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes sliced, breaded, and pan-fried until crisp.
A traditional dish of the American South, they're typically served as a side or appetizer: The diner is famous for its fried green tomatoes.
The 1991 film and novel brought the dish wider recognition.
- tangy flavorSharp, acidic taste quality
- crunchy textureFirm and snappy mouthfeel
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- cornmealCoarsely milled dried maize
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
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