Filipino Turon (Banana Rolls)
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Turon are not only VERY delicious but they are also inexpensive and easy to make. It is the perfect treat for any party, any time of the year. When you crave something sweet, crunchy and delicious – these will satisfy you!
These are absolutely amazing! I have to make them in small batches because I can not stop eating. They are great for a dessert or to use as a party for a finger food. I will be serving them at my party this coming Friday night, and I am certain they will be a hit.
Recipe: Filipino Turon (Banana Rolls) Summary: Sweet, Crunchy and absolutely FOOD-Fabulous!
Ingredients
Bananas (Each banana will make 4 turon, so use as many bananas as you need) White Sugar Brown Sugar Lumpia Wrappers (These come frozen and you can find them in Asian Supermarkets. You can also use Spring Roll Wrappers too, but Lumpia Wrappers work best because they are so thin). Vegetable Oil to fry in
Instructions
About twenty minutes ahead of time, remove your lumpia wrappers from the freezer and let them thaw. Each wrapper will make one (1) Turon. Depending on how many Turon you wish to make, will determine how many wrappers you should have. In a bowl, mix equal parts of brown and white sugar. After your wrappers have thawed for 20 minutes, remove them from the package and very gently separate the wrappers from each other. Be careful not to pull too hard or you may tear the wrappers. Once separated, you can stack them on a plate and place a damp towel over them to prevent them from drying out. Peel your bananas, and then cut them in half once, and then each one lengthwise. Each banana will have 4 pieces. (I find it works best if you cut up all of your bananas first and then roll them, rather than cutting one banana at a time and rolling). With a lumpia (or spring roll) wrapper in front of you, place a piece of the cut banana towards the middle of the wrapper. Sprinkle a bit of the sugar mixture on top of the banana. Roll the wrapper around the banana, folding in the sides so that they will tuck in. The end result should look very similar to a small egg roll. Roll your next Turon, and keep going until all of the bananas are rolled. In a large skillet (preferably one with 2″ sides) heat up enough cooking oil to come to about half way to the top of the Turon. Before you put the Turon in the oil, make sure the oil is very hot. If you sprinkle a pinch of sugar in the oil, it should bubble and fry. OPTIONAL (but highly recommended): Before you place the Turon in the hot oil, sprinkle a very small amount of water on the Turon and rub some of the sugar mixture on the outer wrapper. This will create a nice golden brown shell. Place the Turon in the hot oil, frying 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. You may have to fry several batches, if you are making a lot. It is best to leave a little room in between each Turn when frying, so that you can move them easily and not break them when flipping. When both sides of the Turon are golden brown, remove from hot oil and place on a plate with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. (When you remove the Turon from the paper towel, be gentle . . . the Turon will stick to the paper towel a bit) CAUTION: These are VERY hot. You should not eat the Turon until it has cooled for about 10 minutes, or you can burn your mouth. Trust Me! These can be served hot or cold and are absolutely delicious. For parties, I will sometimes dip one end of the Turon in melted chocolate after it has cooled. Also, other variations of Turon include placing JackFruit inside with the banana.
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