Unripe tomatoes can be used in a variety of ways, including cooking with them or eating them raw. Here are some ideas for what to do with unripe tomatoes:

1. Ripen them: Its possible to ripen unripe tomatoes by leaving them somewhere warm, packed in with apples or ripe bananas in a paper bag. However, this plan won’t always work, leaving green tomatoes the same color as they started.

2. Green tomato chutney: Slice 1kg of green tomatoes and finely chop 200g onions. Layer both in a large bowl with 1 tbsp of salt and leave overnight. The next day, chop 200g sultanas then core and chop 200g cooking apples. Gather 10g sliced garlic cloves, 30g sugar (preferably caster but any will do), 250g white wine vinegar (or use any), 250ml water, 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp black peppercorns, ¼ tsp yellow mustard seeds, ¼ tsp coriander seeds and 1 pinch of chili flakes. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf and let the chutney cool before storing in sterilized jars.

3. Fried green tomatoes: Cut 4 large or 6 medium green tomatoes crosswise into 1 cm slices, then season with salt and pepper. Mix 130g polenta or breadcrumbs in a bowl with ½ tsp smoked paprika. Lightly beat 2 eggs (or, to make it vegan, whisk 6 tbsp of aquafaba) in a separate bowl. Heat 120ml vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the egg or aquafaba mixture, then roll them in the polenta bowl. Fry them in a single layer for around 3 minutes per side, or until they’re golden brown.

4. Green tomato salsa: Use green tomatoes in a fresh green salsa by chopping them like tomatillos and mixing in jalapeños and cilantro. This can be used as a dip or a topping for tacos.

5. Green tomato pie: Green tomatoes are excellent baked in a pie. Dip slices into a sugar mixture and layer with golden raisins for sweetness.

6. Pickled green tomatoes: Pickled green tomatoes are the perfect condiment: tangy, salty, and 100% delicious. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and pack them tightly into a jar. In a small saucepan, combine garlic, vinegar, water, dill, peppercorns, turmeric, sugar, and kosher salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring, then pour the mixture over the tomatoes. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

7. Green tomato fritters: Combine fresh green tomatoes with a batter mix of your choosing, like the spiced chickpea flour and rice flour batter described in the recipe in the link below. Fritters are also a great way to use up a range of other late-season fruits and vegetables from your garden.

8. Green tomato pasta: Use green tomatoes in a pasta dish. The green tomatoes lend pasta dishes a very different flavor from their redder, ripe relatives, which can allow you to ring the changes when it comes to Italian cuisine and try something a little bit different.

9. Green tomato pizza: Add green tomatoes to a pizza base for a different take on the family favorite.

10. Green tomato salad: Celebrate green tomatoes with an all-green salad of mache lettuce, avocado, and a spicy-sweet jalapeno dressing.

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