Fried Red Tomatoes With Sour Cream and Prosciutto

• 3 firm ripe tomatoes
• 12 cup white flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 23 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 14 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 teaspoon kosher salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• sour cream, for garnish
• 3 slices prosciutto, fried til crisp, for garnish
• 1 sprig fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish

1. Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2. Sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper.
3. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
5. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then in the crumbs.
6. In batches, fry the coated slices for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
7. Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray.
8. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.

firm ripe tomatoes, white flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, olive oil, butter, kosher salt, ground black pepper, sour cream, crisp, fresh chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-red-tomatoes-with-sour-cream-and-prosciutto-472768 (may not work)