Name: Fried Green Tomatoes with Tomato-Vinegar Sauce
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe red tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 1 dash of hot pepper sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes stale baguette; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted; 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup potato starch; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for seasoning; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 12 1/4-inch-thick slices green (unripe) tomatoes; Vegetable oil (for frying)

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Why are these fried green tomatoes better than all others? We've got three words for you: tomato-vinegar sauce. Psst: Make the sauce ahead of time.

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