French Fried Ripe Tomatoes Recipes

RED, JUICY, HERB-FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC FRENCH TOMATOES PROVENCAL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the tomatoes in half through the middle and place them cut side up in a baking dish. Salt and pepper each tomato half.
• In a food processor, add the bread, parsley and garlic. Process until you have coarse bread crumbs.
• Divide the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomatoes.
• Drizzle the top of each tomato with olive oil.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the tomatoes have softened.

MOM'S FRIED RED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into thick slices. Put aside.
• Mix flour, salt and pepper in shallow dish for coating.
• Heat butter and olive oil in pan, until it's hot enough to fry inches.
• Pre-heat oven to warm setting. (Lowest setting).
• Coat tomato slices in flour mixture.
• Place in pan until gloden brown.
• Place on baking sheet and place in warm oven until ready to serve. (I think they taste better if put in the oven for a little bit because it crisps them up a bit.).

FRIED RED TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch and heat on high heat until hot.
• Break the egg into a bowl and whisk. Pour the cornmeal into a second bowl, add the cornstarch and some salt and pepper and mix.
• Dip the tomato slices first in the egg and then in the cornmeal mixture to coat completely. Add to the skillet and fry for 1 to 2 minutes a side.
• Spread both slices of bread with the mayo and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pile the cooked tomatoes onto one of the bread slices. Place the basil leaves onto the second slice, then sandwich the slices. Cut in half and serve.

CORNMEAL FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Dredge in cornmeal, coating well on both sides. Fry in olive oil until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.

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!

FRIED RED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine the mustard, worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, papriks and red pepper in a small bowl.
• Spread this mixture on both sides of the tomato slices.
• Dredge the tomato slices in cornmeal.
• Heat 1/4" bacon drippings in a skillet.
• When hot, saute the tomato slices until lightly browned and crisp.
• Drain and serve hot.