Baked Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Tostones, a typical West Indies dish, are fried plantains often served with a creamy sauce or ketchup! I decided to make an oven-baked version for you, since I’m not a fan of deep-frying. They taste just as good and cause less trouble! I suggest serving them with a mayonnaise of typical Caribbean spices and lime. It really is the perfect accompaniment for entertaining and getting into a tropical mood!
Plantains can be found in most grocery stores. It’s important to take the green ones.
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- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Tostones
- 3 large green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil + 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt
Lime and spices mayo
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
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Preparation
Tostones
- Preheat oven to 425°F and place rack in center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine plantain slices, oil, paprika and salt.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the baking tray from the oven and place on a heat-resistant surface.
- Using the bottom of a cup or glass, mash slightly the plantain pieces. Brush the tostones with the remaining oil and bake for a further 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Lime and spices mayo
- In a small bowl, combine all mayonnaise ingredients. Serve with tostones.
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