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Sweet Rewards Recipe Contest

Sweet Potato Salad with Fried Green Tomatoes

2009 SWEET REWARDS SECOND PLACE PROFESSIONAL: SIDES

Ingredients:

For the Fried Green Tomatoes:
1 can Sweet Potatoes, drained and ½” diced
1 large Beefsteak tomato, ½” diced
**1-2 Fresh Jalapeños, finely diced
1 BU Scallions, sliced into 1/8” thick pieces
¼ cup Cilantro, chiffonade
Salt and Pepper to Taste
For the Fried Green Tomatoes:
4 Green Tomatoes, sliced into ¼” thickness
1 cup Cornmeal
1 cup All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
2 eggs, beaten slightly
½ cup buttermilk or milk
Corn Oil for pan-frying

Instructions:

Combine the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, jalapeños, scallions, cilantro, salt and pepper. Toss gently and let sit for 30 minutes. ** For less spice, remove the seeds and white pith from jalapeños before chopping
Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl. Combine the eggs and milk in another bowl. Heat a heavy sauté pan with about ¼” corn oil in it. Dip the sliced tomatoes in the egg mixture and then the flour mixture. Place in the pan, make sure to drop them in away from you so you don’t get hit with hot oil.
Fry until golden and then turn over and do the same. Place on a rack or paper towels to absorb some of the oil. Place one on the plate, place a ring on it and fill with the sweet potato mixture. Pack slightly.
Place another fried tomato on top and remove ring.
away.

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Credits:

Jodi Lee Duryea
Denton, TX