Anti Inflammatory Cilantro-Lime Plantain Tostones
Crispy, golden, and finished with a bright herby drizzle, these tostones are the kind of snack that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. Green plantains are fried in coconut oil until deeply golden and satisfyingly crunchy — a whole different experience from anything you'd pull out of a bag. The real magic is the cilantro-lime drizzle, which layers fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated garlic, turmeric, and ginger into something that tastes lively and complex with almost no effort. Turmeric and ginger are both well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, and here they show up not as a supplement but as a genuinely delicious part of the dish. The double-fry method — par-frying, smashing flat, then crisping again — gives you that shatteringly crunchy edge that makes tostones so addictive. Every ingredient on this list is whole, recognizable, and free from the refined oils and additives that make store-bought versions a harder sell. Spoon the drizzle on generously and serve immediately — these are at their absolute best straight from the skillet.
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4 servings
For the tostones
- 2 large green plantains
- ½ cup coconut oil, plus more as needed
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
For the cilantro-lime drizzle
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, grated garlic, turmeric, and ginger in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and a plantain round sizzles immediately on contact.
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