Fried Heirloom Tomatoes With Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Recipe By Tasty Food

FRIED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the buttermilk ranch: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the fried tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) -thick slices. Lightly season the tomato slices on both sides with salt.
• Place ½ cup (60 G) of flour in a medium shallow bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, remaining ½ cup (60 G) flour, the cayenne, garlic powder. and the 1¼ teaspoons of salt and mix with a fork to combine.
• In another medium, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
• Dredge each tomato slice in the plain flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
• Pour ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of canola oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 400ºF (200ºC).
• Working in batches, fry the tomatoes for 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. Do not overcook the tomatoes, or they will become mushy inside. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt.
• Serve the fried tomatoes with the buttermilk ranch.
• Enjoy!

TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Just before serving, arrange tomatoes on a platter; drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with chives.