Fried Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe

 

Heirloom tomatoes Come in all different shapes and sizes. They’re super flavorful and aromatic, they are not usually used for something like a sauce. They are given respect and are mostly only used whole. There are he irloom tomato salads, caprese salads, lots of recipes, But in my opinion nothing brings out the flavor of a tomato like breading it and frying it. All of the oil soluble flavor compounds are surfaced, and the sugar in the tomatoes caramelize. And of course a crisp crunchy breading to top it off. Delicious.

Ingredients:

1. 5 medium, 2 large, or 8 small heirloom tomatoes. (or a mix or sizes)
2. 1 cup flour
3. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
4. 1/2 tsp oregano
5. 1/2 tsp salt
6. 1/2 tsp pepper
7. 2 eggs
8. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
9. 3 tbs of oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

Directions:

• Slice the tomatoes 1/2 inch thick and place on a sheet tray in the freezer for 2 hours so they are easier to handle.
• After the 2 hours In a wide bowl mix the flour, and all of the spices.
• In another bowl beat the two eggs
• in another bowl add the panko bread crumbs
• Preheat a frying pan over medium heat with about the oil. just enough to completely cover the bottom of the pan.
• Dip each slice of tomato first into the flour then into the egg and then into the panko bread crumbs. And place into the oil to fry. Flip when the bottom side is golden brown. Continue this process until no more tomatoes are left.
• Enjoy!!

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