Fried Green Tomatoes with Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes with Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Yield: feeds 4 to 6
Ingredients: 4 green tomatoes; Creole Seasoning (page 167); 2 eggs; Pinch plus 2 teaspoons black pepper; 4 cups panko crumbs (Japanese-style dried bread crumbs—see note); 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed; Grated Pecorino Romano cheese; Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (page 171)

January 24, 2012

Personally, I don’t know why this is considered a southern dish. With our short growing season in Central New York, there’s never a shortage of green tomatoes. It seems like the North should have thought of this dish first.

Cooks' Note

Panko crumbs are a bit coarser than other bread crumbs. They’re definitely better for this dish. You’ll find them in the Asian section of your supermarket or in Asian groceries.

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