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Philippines
Turon
Filipino fried banana rolls
Turon is a beloved Filipino street snack: plantains rolled in spring roll wrappers and fried until crisp.
As it fries, brown sugar caramelizes into a glossy, crisp crust; a slice of jackfruit is often tucked into the roll.
Servings6 rolls
Time25 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- Ripe plantains (saba)3 pieces
- Spring roll wrappers6 sheets
- Brown sugar60 g
- Jackfruit (optional)a few strips
- Oil for fryingplenty
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Halve plantains lengthwise and roll in brown sugar.
Place on the wrappers, top with jackfruit.
Roll tightly, seal the edges.
Fry golden and crisp in hot oil.
Drain with a little sugar and serve warm.
Make it original
Spring roll wrappers and plantains for turon are in the Asia Boutique.