Walnut Free Ginger-Scallion Plantain Tostones
These crispy double-fried plantain rounds are the kind of snack that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. The two-fry method — first to soften, then to crisp after smashing — gives each tostone those irresistible shatteringly crunchy edges with a tender center. The ginger-scallion sauce spooned over the top is bright and punchy, built from fresh ginger, coconut aminos, lime juice, and a whisper of turmeric that ties everything together beautifully. Tree nut concerns can make a lot of sauces and snack recipes feel off-limits, but every single component here is naturally free of walnuts and walnut-derived ingredients — no substitutions needed. Coconut oil does the frying work, adding a subtle richness without any of the cross-contact worries that come with mixed-nut cooking oils. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end keeps things lively and fresh. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer, a side, or an honest-to-goodness snack situation, they deliver serious flavor with a totally clean ingredient list.
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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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