Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Plantain Tostones
Green plantains fried in coconut oil until shatteringly crisp — then smashed and fried again for that signature double-crunch — are one of the most satisfying things you can make with just a skillet and a little patience. The two-fry method is the real secret here: the first pass cooks the plantain through, and the second pass locks in those golden, lacquered edges that make tostones so irresistible. Since plantains and coconut oil are naturally free of wheat and gluten, there's no swapping or substituting needed — this is just the dish as it was always meant to be made. The cilantro-lime drizzle — bright with fresh lime juice, a hint of turmeric, and grated garlic — cuts right through the richness and pulls everything together beautifully. It's the kind of sauce you'll want to put on everything else in your fridge. Serve these straight off the platter while they're still hot, with extra lime wedges on the side, and watch them disappear before you've even sat down.
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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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