Turon (Banana Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Saba Bananas (or plantains)
• 1 cup Jackfruit (canned in syrup)
• 8 pieces Spring Roll Wrappers
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the fruit: Peel the 4 Saba Bananas and slice them lengthwise into halves or quarters. Drain the 1 cup of canned Jackfruit in syrup and slice it into thin strips.
2. 2Assemble the turon: Lay one of the 8 Spring Roll Wrappers flat on a clean surface. Place one or two slices of banana and a few strips of jackfruit in the center of the wrapper.
3. 3Add sweetness: Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of the 2 tablespoons of Brown Sugar over the banana and jackfruit filling.
4. 4Roll the turon: Fold the two sides of the wrapper inward over the filling. Then, starting from the bottom edge, roll the wrapper up tightly to enclose the filling. Lightly dampen the top edge of the wrapper with a tiny bit of water to seal it closed.
5. 5Repeat for all turon: Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the remaining banana and jackfruit, and the other 7 Spring Roll Wrappers, until you have 8 turon.
6. 6Heat the oil: Pour the 1 cup of Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or a deep skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 325°F (163°C).
7. 7Fry the turon: Carefully place 2 to 4 turon into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 5 to 7 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. The wrappers should look puffed and slightly crackly.
8. 8Drain and serve: Remove the fried turon from the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve the 8 turon warm.

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