Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Name: Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 green plantain; Avocado oil, or other neutral oil, for frying; 1 c. water; 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt; Juice from 1 small lime; 1 tbsp. non-dairy cream cheese (such as Violife brand); lime juice, to taste; Kosher salt, to taste; handful of cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp. maple sugar; 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp. Kosher salt; 1 tbsp. garlic flakes

By Malcolm Livingston IIPublished: Jan 10, 2022

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seasoned tostones with a side of vegan lime sour cream

Malcolm Livingston

Yields:

2 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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These are no ordinary tostones: tossed in a sweet-savory seasoning mix and dipped in a vegan lime and cilantro-laced sour cream, we can't think of a more satisfying snack.

Got ripe plantains on hand? Try our maduros recipe!

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Ingredients

1
green plantain
Avocado oil, or other neutral oil, for frying

For the brine

1 cup
water
2
small garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp.
Kosher salt
Juice from 1 small lime

For the lime sour cream

1 Tbsp.
non-dairy cream cheese (such as Violife brand)
lime juice, to taste
Kosher salt, to taste
handful of cilantro leaves, chopped

Garlic chili salt

1 Tbsp.
maple sugar
1 Tbsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp.
Kosher salt
1 Tbsp.
garlic flakes

Directions

1. Step 1Make the brine: In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Set aside.
2. Step 2Make the lime sour cream: In a medium-size bowl, whisk the cream cheese and lime juice, to taste. Season with salt, and add the cilantro. Set aside.
3. Step 3Make the chili salt: using a mortar and pestle, or a spice grinder, grind sugar, pepper flakes, salt, and garlic flakes. Set aside.
4. Step 4Fill a large straight-sided skillet or pan with 2" of oil, and heat oil to 300°. (You want to keep the oil between 285° and 300° for this first stage of frying.)
5. Step 5Slice the plantain in half crosswise, then run a sharp knife along the outsides of each half. (This is called scoring; it will help to make peeling the plantain easier.) Slice the plantain to make 2” thick circles.
6. Step 6Fry the plantain circles for about 3 minutes, or until golden yellow. Transfer the plantains to a baking sheet or large plate. While still warm, use a cup or tortilla press that has been lightly oiled, and flatten the plantains into a disks. Once flattened, add the plantains to the brine so that they are fully immersed, and then immediately remove them.
7. Step 7Raise the temperature of the oil to 350°. Add the flattened plantains to the hot oil for a second fry, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the plantain circles to a paper towel-lined baking sheet or large plate.
8. Step 8Transfer the plantain to a bowl, and season with the chili garlic salt. Serve with the lime sour cream.