Fried Red Tomatoes With Sour Cream and Prosciutto

• firm ripe tomatoes↗3

  3

• white flour↗1⁄2 cup

  1/2

• eggs, beaten↗3

  3

• panko breadcrumbs↗2⁄3 cup

  2/3

• olive oil↗1⁄4 cup

  1/4

• butter↗1 tablespoon

  1

• coarse salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  1/2

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  1/4

• sour cream, for garnish↗
• slices prosciutto, fried till crisp, for garnish↗3

  3

• sprigs fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish3

  3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper.

2. 2

   Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter, in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then crumbs. In batches, fry half the coated slices at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

3. 3

   Coat the remaining tomatoes in the flour, egg and bread crumb mixture, and cook. Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray.

4. 4

   Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.