Mawmaw s Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

4 firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 quart ice water, or as needed

1 cup canola oil, or as needed

2 cups self-rising cornmeal

2 cups all-purpose flour

salt to taste

Place tomato slices in a bowl of ice water; soak for about 5 minutes.

Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Combine cornmeal and flour in a bowl.

Remove tomato slices from ice water, one at at time, and coat lightly in the cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess. Place in the hot oil.

Cook tomato slices, working in batches, until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.