Baked Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Name: Baked Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 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; 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

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.

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

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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.