Nutmeg Free Ginger-Scallion Plantain Tostones
These crispy double-fried plantain rounds are the kind of snack that disappears from the plate before you've even sat down. Green plantains get fried until golden, smashed flat, then fried again in coconut oil until the edges turn deeply caramelized and shatteringly crisp — a technique that delivers serious texture without any complicated equipment. The real star is the bright ginger-scallion sauce spooned over the top: fresh grated ginger, thinly sliced scallions, coconut aminos, and a hit of lime juice come together into something punchy, savory, and a little addictive. A pinch of turmeric rounds out the sauce with warm color and subtle earthiness, and the whole thing is completely free of the warming spices that can sneak into similar dishes uninvited. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Finish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime, and you've got a dish that works as an appetizer, a side, or honestly just dinner on its own.
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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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