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Fried Green Tomatoes with Delice de la Vallee

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large unripe green tomatoes sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rice oil or other neutral flavored oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon good quality sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Delice de la Vallee
  • 1 ounce trout caviar for garnish (optional)
  • 1 ounce purslane picked

Instructions

  • In medium bowl, soak tomatoes in buttermilk at least 30 minutes (or as long as overnight).
  • In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, kosher salt and pepper. Using tongs or fork, remove tomato slices from buttermilk and coat with cornmeal-flour mixture.
  • In 12-inch cast iron skillet, add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place tomato slices in skillet in batches and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • Place fried tomatoes on paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with sea salt. Place tomatoes on serving plate and garnish with cheese, caviar, if desired, and purslane.
  • Serve immediately with Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. The crisp Sauvignon Blanc matches the acidity in the tomatoes.

Notes

Note: Fromage Blanc, cream fresh or sour cream can be substituted for Delice de la Vallee.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: healthy