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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with crispy, tangy Fried Green Tomatoes served with a zesty Remoulade Sauce. Perfect for a Southern-inspired appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

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For the Remoulade Sauce

  • 1 & 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 & 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice (dill or sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Grind of black pepper

For the Tomatoes

  • 3 large firm (unripe) green tomatoes (about 1 & 1/2 pounds total)
  • Coarse salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup fine white cornmeal
  • 1 & 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Make the remoulade sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Slice the tomatoes: Cut green tomatoes into 3/8″ slices, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up breading station: Prepare three separate dishes for flour mixture, buttermilk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Bread the tomatoes: Dip tomato slices in flour, buttermilk, and breadcrumb mixtures, then place on a rack.
  5. Fry the tomatoes: Heat oil in a skillet, fry breaded tomato slices until golden-brown on both sides.
  6. Drain and serve: Transfer fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with remoulade sauce.

Notes

  • Green tomatoes should be firm and unripe for the best results.
  • Adjust the seasonings in the remoulade sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • Ensure oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a crispy texture.

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