Crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup matzo meal 
• 0.1 teaspoon sugar 
• 2 lb to 5 tomatoes green cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 6 servings vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• paper towels
• wax paper

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
2. Dip tomatoes into eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in matzo mixture, pressing it into the surfaces.
3. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large, deep cast-iron or heavy skillet; heat over medium heat to 36
5. Fry tomatoes, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired.
8. Serve immediately.