Fried Red Tomatoes Italian Style With Basil Pesto Aioli Recipes

CRISPY FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Assemble all the ingredients to make fried tomatoes.

FRIED RED TOMATOES (W/ RED PEPPER BASIL AIOLI)

Steps:

• Pat dry your roasted red peppers well and add them to a food processor, along with your mayo, basil leaves and salt. Puree for 15 seconds and pour into a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
• Slice your tomatoes into ¼" to ½" thick slices and season both sides well with salt and pepper.
• Set up your dredging station.Add your flour to a shallow bowl. Whisk your eggs in another shallow bowl. Add your breadcrumbs, corn meal, parm cheese, garlic and onion powder to another shallow bowl and mix together. You should have 3 bowls set up.
• Add enough oil to a skillet or pot and heat to 350°F.
• While waiting for your oil to get hot, dredge each tomato slice in the flour, followed by the eggs and lastly, in the breadcrumb cornmeal mixture. Make sure to coat all sides well.
• When your oil is hot, fry your tomatoes for about 1-2 minutes on each side. You are just looking for a golden brown color on the outside.
• Allow your fried tomatoes to cool on a wire rack or paper towels so they stay crispy. Serve warm with aioli sauce on the side for dipping.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH GARLIC-BASIL AIOLI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• To prepare the aioli, combine the olive oil and the blended oil in a measuring cup. Set aside. Place the garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Pulse the ingredients until combined. Slowly pour the oil through the opening at the top of your blender. (The speed should be on low.) After the ingredients are well-blended and creamy, use a spatula to scoop the aioli into a small bowl. Fold in the fresh basil and oregano. To prepare the tomatoes, combine the cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano into a medium-size bowl. Set aside. Combine the flour and the remaining salt and pepper into a second bowl. Set aside. Whisk the eggs together in a third bowl. First, dip the tomatoes in the flour mixture; coat completely. Then coat the tomatoes in the egg. Finally, dredge the slices in the cornmeal mixture and coat completely. Pour about 1/4" of oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. After the oil is ready, add in the tomatoes (in batches, if necessary). Fry the tomatoes until golden brown on one side for about 3-4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes and cook until brown on the other side. Remove the slices from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with the aioli.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.