Rice Free Ginger-Scallion Plantain Tostones
Crispy, golden, and packed 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 shatteringly crisp edges and a tender center that holds up beautifully under a punchy ginger-scallion sauce. That sauce is the real star: bright lime juice, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric come together into something deeply savory and a little electric. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of soy sauce, keeping the whole dish completely grain-free without sacrificing any of that umami depth. Green plantains are naturally starchy and satisfying, so this works just as well as a substantial appetizer as it does a side dish. A handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end pull everything together into something that tastes way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Whether you're navigating grain-free eating or just looking for something genuinely exciting to put on the table, this one delivers.
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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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