It's getting hot in this episode of Sweet Heat with Food52’s Resident Sugar Man Rick Martinez sharing a crispy fried red tomato sandwich with lemon-basil sour cream. This refreshing dish is packed full of bright flavors from the juicy tomato and crunchy cucumber, while chile oil brings the heat. Add in a smear of cool herby sour cream and this sandwich is the summer meal you’ve been waiting for. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3j2JhvTFor more food, design, and Choco content from Rick, follow him on Instagram @rick_andrew_martinezLooking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 The Sweet and Spicy00:02:29 Time To Get Saucy00:05:19 Spice It Up00:06:01 The Perfect Slice00:07:31 Dredge 'Em Up00:08:26 Fry 'Em Up00:09:24 Sandwich Assembly00:10:37 Taste the RainbowPREP TIME: 20 minutesCOOK TIME: 25 minutesSERVES: 4 sandwichesINGREDIENTSLemon-Basil Sour Cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions (green parts only)1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zestKosher salt and freshly black ground pepperChile Oil20 grams dried chiles de árbol, stemmed (you can also seed the chiles for a milder sauce)1 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon kosher saltFried Tomato Sandwiches8 slices of your favorite sandwich bread (such as sourdough, ciabatta, miche, or others)2 pounds large tomatoes (ripe but still firm), cut into ½” slices1 cup all-purpose flour3 large, room-temperature eggs, beaten to blend3 cups pankoKosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided (plus more as needed)Lemon-Basil Sour Cream (recipe above)Spicy Chile Oil (recipe above)Torn basil and/or parsley leaves, shaved Parmesan, chopped chives, thinly sliced cucumber, and lemon wedges, for servingSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.