Legume Free Ginger-Scallion Plantain Tostones
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bold flavor, these double-fried plantain rounds are the kind of snack that disappears fast. The classic tostone technique — fry, smash, fry again — gives you that irresistible shatter on the outside with a soft, starchy center that soaks up every drop of sauce. Speaking of the sauce: grated fresh ginger, scallions, coconut aminos, and a hit of lime juice come together into something bright and savory that you'll want to drizzle on everything. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting here in place of soy sauce, keeping the whole dish completely free of legume-derived ingredients without sacrificing any depth. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, sauces and condiments are often the sneaky culprits — this one is built from scratch with nothing to worry about. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a crowd-pleasing plate that feels anything but restricted.
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4 servings
For the tostones
- 2 large green plantains
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For the ginger-scallion sauce
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the scallions, grated ginger, coconut aminos, lime juice, olive oil, and turmeric. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld while you fry the plantains.
- 2
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fluid, about 2 minutes. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the plantain rounds in a single layer and fry for 3–4 minutes per side, until pale golden and just tender when pierced with a fork. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
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