Turon Banana Spring Rolls

Name: Turon Banana Spring Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 4 saba bananas (or ripe plantains), halved lengthwise; 8 sheets spring roll wrappers (8-inch); 6 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 cup canned young jackfruit, drained, strips; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 egg white (or water, for sealing)

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 saba bananas (or ripe plantains), halved lengthwise
8 sheets spring roll wrappers (8-inch)
6 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup canned young jackfruit, drained, strips
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 egg white (or water, for sealing)

Instructions

1

Place a spring roll wrappers (8-inch) flat on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you (diamond position).
2

Roll each 4 halved lengthwise saba bananas (or ripe plantains) piece in 6 tbsp brown sugar to coat generously. Place one sugared banana piece near the bottom of the wrapper. Add a small amount of 1/2 cup drained, strips canned young jackfruit alongside the banana.
3

Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides snugly. Roll up tightly toward the top corner. Brush the final corner with egg white (or water, for sealing) to seal. Repeat with remaining bananas and wrappers.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a skillet over medium heat to about 325°F (165°C). Add several rolls without crowding and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
5

During the last minute of frying, sprinkle a little extra brown sugar directly into the oil around the rolls - this creates a caramelized coating on the wrappers.
6

Remove with tongs and drain briefly on a wire rack. Serve immediately while crisp and the caramel is still crackly.

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What is Turon Banana Spring Rolls?

Crispy Filipino fried spring rolls filled with sweet plantain and jackfruit, rolled in brown sugar that caramelizes into a crackly golden shell. A beloved street food dessert that is addictive straight from the pan. This reference files it under Filipino dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Turon Banana Spring Rolls?

For Turon Banana Spring Rolls, the frying oil is held at 325 F (about 165 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Turon Banana Spring Rolls?

The entry for Turon Banana Spring Rolls calls for 6 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Turon Banana Spring Rolls?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 2 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 8 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Turon Banana Spring Rolls?

Keep Turon Banana Spring Rolls covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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