"Paired with homemade salsa, these old-fashioned fried green tomatoes get a nineties update...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds green (unripe) tomatoes (about 4 medium)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon milk
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5 cups cornflakes (about 6 ounces)
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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Accompaniment: fresh tomato salsa