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Turon

Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Servings 12
Difficulty Easy
Recipe by Chef Mila |

Turon

Crispy Caramelized Banana Spring Rolls

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings 12
Difficulty Easy
Turon

About This Recipe

Turon is the quintessential Filipino merienda (snack), found everywhere from street food carts to mall food courts. These crispy fried banana rolls feature saba bananas (cardava/plantain) and sometimes jackfruit, wrapped in lumpia wrapper and deep-fried until golden. The magic happens when they're coated in caramelized brown sugar, creating a crackling sweet shell.

Street vendors have perfected the art of making turon, and watching them work is mesmerizing - rolling the bananas, frying them to perfection, and coating them in bubbling caramel. Now you can recreate this beloved snack at home with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

  • 12 saba bananas (ripe but firm)
  • 12 lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
  • 1 cup jackfruit strips (langka)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooking oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp water (for sealing)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bananas

    Peel saba bananas and slice each lengthwise in half. If using very large bananas, you can use one half per roll.

  2. 2

    Roll the Turon

    Place a lumpia wrapper in a diamond position. Put a banana piece near the bottom corner, add a few strips of jackfruit and sprinkle with brown sugar. Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, then roll up. Seal edge with water.

  3. 3

    Fry Until Golden

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry turon seam-side down first, then turn to cook all sides evenly. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Make the Caramel Coating

    Remove most of the oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add remaining brown sugar to the pan. Stir until sugar melts and turns into caramel.

  5. 5

    Coat and Serve

    Return fried turon to the pan and toss to coat in caramel. Work quickly as caramel hardens fast. Transfer to a plate lined with parchment paper. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Banana Selection

Use saba bananas that are ripe but still firm. Overripe bananas will become too mushy when fried.

Cheese Variation

Add a strip of cheese with the banana for a popular sweet-savory combination.

Chocolate Drizzle

Skip the caramel and drizzle with melted chocolate for a decadent twist.