Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto

Easy, Moderate, Complex

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup white flour (125 ml)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs (150 ml)
• 3 firm ripe tomatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil (60 ml)
• Dollop of butter
• ½ teaspoon salt (2 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (1 ml)
• Garnish:
  • A dollop of sour cream
  • 3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp
  • A few sprigs of chives, finely chopped

Method

1. Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices.
2. Sprinkle with coarse salt & cracked black pepper.
3. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4. Heat oil with a dollop of butter in a medium skillet on medium heat.
5. Dip tomato slices in flour, then eggs, then crumbs.
6. In the pan fry half the coated slices at a time for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
7. Bread and cook remaining tomatoes.
8. Remove to a serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto and a sprinkle of minced, fresh chives.