Fried Red Tomatoes
with Sour Cream & Prosciutto Ham
INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup Panko ( Japanese sweet) bread crumbs
3 firm ripe tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons of butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper A generous portion of sour cream 3 slices prosciutto, or Hormel bacon fried till crisp Chives, finely chopped
1/2 cup white flour
3 eggs, beaten
GARNISH
DIRECTIONS
Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices and s prinkle with coarse salt & cracked black pepper. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow dredge bowls. Heat oil with butter in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip tomato slices in flour, then eggs, then crumbs. In the pan, fry half the coated slices at a time for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Remove to a serving tray. Garnish with a generous portion of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto or bacon bits and a sprinkle of minced, fresh chives.