Cooking with Denise: Lucky Tiger Tomato Recipe

Embark on a culinary journey with Denise's Kitchen at BigDaddy's Farm as we bring you a delightful recipe inspired by the talented folks at Modern Farmer. Our Lucky Tiger Tomato Salad, with a few creative modifications using farm-fresh ingredients, promises to tantalize your taste buds and celebrate the essence of local produce.

Ingredients:
20 to 24 Lucky Tiger tomatoes, sliced and sprinkled with salt
3 T chopped peanuts (use salted or unsalted, but not raw or dry roasted)
1 shallot, sliced into thin rings
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 T Pecan Oil
2 T yuzu rice vinegar
1 T sesame oil
Juice of one lime
Salt to taste

1 Serrano pepper (optional)

Instructions:
1. Toast the peanuts: In a dry sauté pan, toast the peanuts gently until fragrant. Watch carefully, so they do not burn. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Fry the garlic and shallots: In the same pan, add the vegetable oil and turn the heat to medium. Fry the shallots until they color, then add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes until the shallots are brown and the garlic is golden. Take the pan off the stove, allow to cool strain out the shallots and garlic. Reserve the oil.

3. Prepare and dress the salad: Whisk 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking oil with the pineapple vinegar. Pour over tomatoes. Add the reserved garlic and shallots. Drizzle lime juice and sesame oil. Top with toasted peanuts. Add salt to taste.

Option: Add a chopped serrano peppers, for a spicy kick. Inspired by our H2A Mexican workers.

Serve at room temperature with steamed rice, if you like.

Indulge in the flavorful wonders of farm-fresh cuisine with Denise's Kitchen at BigDaddy's Farm. Taste the difference that local ingredients and homemade recipes can make. Try our Lucky Tiger Tomato Salad today and elevate your culinary experience!