Banana Turon
Banana Turon, also known as Lumpiang Saging or simply Turon, is common street food and one of the most popular snacks in the Philippines. With its caramelized crispy wrapper and filling of soft, sweet banana and langka strips, this Filipino spring roll is delicious as a midday snack or after-meal dessert.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 saba bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 24 spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup sweetened jackfruit, cut into strips
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare bananas by peeling and cutting lengthwise into two halves.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil.
- 3
Separate wrappers into individual sheets. On a flat working surface, lay a wrapper like a diamond.
- 4
Roll a banana half in sugar and place in the middle of the wrapper. Place 2 to 3 jackfruit strips lengthwise on top of the banana.
- 5
Fold the bottom pointed end of the wrapper over the filling. Fold side ends of the sheet inward and roll the turon into a tight log. Wet the pointed edge of the wrapper to completely seal.
- 6
Roll sealed spring rolls in sugar to coat. Repeat with the remaining bananas.
- 7
Add banana spring rolls with seam side down in a single layer in the oil and fry, turning once or twice, until golden and sugar is caramelized.
- 8
Remove from the pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately.