What You Need:

4 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tsp salt
1/2 C cornmeal
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
2 eggs
1/2 C of olive oil

How to Make It:

Sprinkle the salt over both sides of all the tomato slices and let the slices stand 10 minutes.
Mix together the cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, oregano, ginger and red pepper.
Place the eggs into a small mixing bowl and beat slightly with a fork.
Place a skillet over medium heat and pour the olive oil into the skillet.
Pat the tomatoes dry with a piece of paper towel.
Dip the tomato slices into the beaten egg.
Lay the tomato slices into the cornmeal mixture and coat evenly.
Fry the coated tomato slices in the oil for 3 minutes turn and continue frying an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain well on paper towel before serving.

Makes 8 servings

These tomato slices can also be deep fried. Allow the oil to reach 375 degrees. Drop a couple of slices at a time into the deep fryer and fry for 5 minutes, turning once, or until a golden brown. Allow the oil temperature to return to 375 before adding more slices.