Fried Tomatillos With Creamy Cumin Dip

Submitted by Heartspell

"Found this in Country Living October 2013. Putting here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 8 large tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup canola oil

directions

1. 1. In a medium bowl, combines sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, 1/4 tsp cumin, lime juice and coriander. Refrigerate dip until ready to serve.
2. 2. Cut tomatillos into 1/4 inch thick slices and set aside. In a shallow small bowl, beat eggs. In a shallow medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, flour, salt and remaining cumin.
3. 3. In a skillet over medium high heat, heat canola oil. Working in batches, dip tomatillo slices in egg, then in breading; shake off excess. Repeat. Fry the slices until deep golden brown, 2 to 4 mins per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with reserved creamy cumin dip.