Southern · appetizer
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes reads sourness 5.5, richness 3.5 and citrus 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 5.5 · Richness 3.5 · Citrus 3.2 · Heat 3.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Umami 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Earthy 2.0 · Warm Spice 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Fruity 1.6 · Nutty 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0
What's in it (10)
- 4 firm green tomatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup remoulade sauce for serving
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 134.3 kcal, 4.1 g protein, 5.3 g fat, 17.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slice tomatoes about a quarter inch thick, season with salt and pepper, and dredge first in flour, then in buttermilk-egg wash, then in seasoned cornmeal.
- Fry in a half inch of hot oil 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.
- Drain on a rack and serve immediately with remoulade.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.