I spied green tomatoes in the grocery store this week and was very excited. My mother introduced me to green tomatoes and the simple deliciousness of this seasonal little gem. It was this time last year I lost my mom and so the return of this memory in the produce aisle almost brought me to tears.
This blog post is not so much a recipe (although there is a simple recipe at the end) but a gentle nudge to go buy a few green tomatoes or another fruit or veg you've never tried and make your own memories.
My favourite way to cook green tomatoes is very simple. Heat up a saute pan, slice your tomatoes about half an inch thick. Melt some butter in your pan and when it has melted add your tomato slices. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. When they are nicely browned on one side, flip them and brown on the other. Remove and eat. Seriously, that simple.
My favourite way to cook green tomatoes is very simple. Heat up a saute pan, slice your tomatoes about half an inch thick. Melt some butter in your pan and when it has melted add your tomato slices. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. When they are nicely browned on one side, flip them and brown on the other. Remove and eat. Seriously, that simple.
My first day with my tomatoes involved the first one being swiftly fried in butter and scarfed down at an unhealthy rate. The second tomato was used to make this yummy little breakfast.
Poached Eggs on Green Tomatoes
(2 servings)
2 eggs
couple tbsp of white vinegar
4 slices of green tomato
1/4 cup of bread crumbs
butter
salt and pepper
hot sauce
Bring a pot of water to a low boil and add the vinegar. While waiting for it to come to a simmer, heat a fry pan and add a tbsp of butter. When it has melted, add your slices of tomato and liberally salt and pepper them. While your tomatoes are browning, gently crack your eggs into the pot of boiling water. Swirling the water before putting the eggs in can help the eggs stay together. They should poach for just a few minutes if you want soft boiled eggs. Remember to flip your tomatoes so they can brown on both sides. When your eggs are cooked to your liking, remove them with a slotted spoon and put on paper towel. When the tomatoes are finished, add a little more butter to the pan and quickly saute your bread crumbs until they are crispy. Plate your tomatoes, with an egg on top, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and some hot sauce if it suits your taste.
Poached Eggs on Green Tomatoes
(2 servings)
2 eggs
couple tbsp of white vinegar
4 slices of green tomato
1/4 cup of bread crumbs
butter
salt and pepper
hot sauce
Bring a pot of water to a low boil and add the vinegar. While waiting for it to come to a simmer, heat a fry pan and add a tbsp of butter. When it has melted, add your slices of tomato and liberally salt and pepper them. While your tomatoes are browning, gently crack your eggs into the pot of boiling water. Swirling the water before putting the eggs in can help the eggs stay together. They should poach for just a few minutes if you want soft boiled eggs. Remember to flip your tomatoes so they can brown on both sides. When your eggs are cooked to your liking, remove them with a slotted spoon and put on paper towel. When the tomatoes are finished, add a little more butter to the pan and quickly saute your bread crumbs until they are crispy. Plate your tomatoes, with an egg on top, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and some hot sauce if it suits your taste.
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