Filipino Turon (Banana Lumpia with Caramel)
This Filipino turon recipe delivers extra crispy banana lumpia paired with rich caramel sauce, a classic snack or dessert that’s easy to prepare at home.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- spring roll wrappers (as needed)
- 3 ripe bananas
- jackfruit (optional, add to taste, thin slices)
- oil (as needed for frying)
- 100 g brown sugar
- 60 ml water
- 30 g unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bananas. Peel the bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise, then crosswise, so you get 4 even pieces per banana.
- 2
Roll the banana lumpia. Place one banana piece diagonally on a spring roll wrapper. Add jackfruit (if using). Fold the bottom corner over the filling, roll upwards, tuck in the sides, and continue to roll tightly. Seal the edge with a dab of water.
- 3
Fry until golden. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rolls in batches until golden and crispy, turning as needed. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- 4
Make the caramel sauce. Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add butter and continue stirring until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- 5
Glaze and serve. Dip each lumpia into the caramel or drizzle it on top while warm. Let the coating set slightly before serving. Enjoy!