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Turon

Crispy Turon: Your New Favorite Sweet Indulgence

Experience the delightful crunch of Crispy Turon, a popular Filipino treat filled with bananas and optional jackfruit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roll
  • 10 pieces Lumpia or Spring Roll Wrappers Use traditional spring roll wrappers if unavailable.
  • 4 pieces Saba Bananas Preferably Saba, but regular ripe bananas can work.
For the Optional Filling
  • 1 can Jackfruit in Syrup Optional, adds flavor and texture.
For Coating and Frying
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar is an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 cup Cool Water Plain tap water works.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For caramel coating.

Equipment

  • deep pot
  • cooking thermometer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Turon
  1. Prepare the Bananas: Peel the Saba bananas and cut them into quarters lengthwise.
  2. Drain the Jackfruit: Open and drain the jackfruit, then slice it into thin strips.
  3. Coat with Brown Sugar: Roll the banana pieces in brown sugar until fully covered.
  4. Make the Cornstarch Mixture: Mix cornstarch with a splash of cool water until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Rolls: Place a coated banana piece in the wrapper, fold and roll tightly, sealing with cornstarch mixture.
  6. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
  7. Fry the Turon: Fry the rolls for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Cool the Rolls: Transfer fried Turon to a wire rack to cool for at least 20 minutes.
  9. Prepare the Caramel Coating: Melt granulated sugar in a saucepan until it turns amber.
  10. Dip and Set: Dip each fried Turon into the hot caramel and let set on a parchment-lined tray.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavors and textures, consider pairing with ice cream.

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