FRIED TOMATOES

Fried Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

4 large green or firm ripe tomatoes

1 egg

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Method:

Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick. Beat egg in small mixing bowl, until light and fluffy; set aside. Combine cornmeal, salt and pepper; spread mixture on sheet of aluminum foil. Dip tomato slices in egg; coat with cornmeal mixture. Heat oil and butter in large fry pan. Fry tomato slices until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Makes: 4 to 6 servings.