Rice Free Ginger-Scallion Green Plantain Tostones

Green plantains are one of those ingredients that reward patience and a hot pan, and this recipe delivers serious crunch with a fragrant, savory twist. The double-fry method — first to cook through, then to crisp after pressing flat — is what gives tostones their signature shatter, and it works beautifully here with coconut oil carrying a subtle richness through every bite. Fresh ginger and sliced scallion greens go straight onto the hot tostones the moment they come out of the pan, so the heat blooms their flavor without any extra steps. The dipping sauce is punchy and bright, built from apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, and more ginger — it balances the richness of the fried plantains perfectly. Every single component in this recipe is naturally grain-free, so there's no substituting or swapping needed to keep things rice-free; it just works as written. Scatter some fresh cilantro over the top if you have it, and serve immediately while the edges are still crackling. This is the kind of snack or starter that disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.

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