Green Fried Tomatoes Name: Sonja L Base: Carlisle Barracks Recipe: Did you know that this is a Cherokee Traditional Dish? It is probably well know by the movie, "Green Fried Tomatoes" This is an easy recipe and good to eat. Fried Green Tomatoes Ingredients: 2 lbs. Green tomatoes 4 eggs 1 1/4 cup Corn meal 3/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Minced chives or wild onions 1 Tbsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper, fresh ground 1/4 cup Butter or margarine Directions Slice the tomatoes 1/2" thick, but do not peel or core. Drain well between several thicknesses of paper toweling until most of the moisture of the tomatoes is absorbed. While the tomatoes are draining, make a batter by beating the eggs until light, then mixing in the corn meal, water, minced chives, salt, and pepper. In a large, heavy iron skillet, heat the butter or margarine until bubbly. Dip the tomato slices into the batter, and brown quickly on both sides. Serve immediately.