Turon (Banana Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Saba Bananas (plantain)
• 1 cup Jackfruit (langka), sliced
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 12 pieces Spring Roll Wrappers (lumpia wrappers)
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 6 Saba Bananas and cut each one in half lengthwise.
2. 2Lay one of the 12 Spring Roll Wrappers flat. Place one banana half onto the wrapper. Top the banana with some of the 1 cup Jackfruit, sliced. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the 1/2 cup Brown Sugar over the jackfruit.
3. 3Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper inward over the filling. Then, starting from the bottom edge closest to you, roll the wrapper up tightly towards the top edge. Lightly dampen the top edge with a tiny bit of water to seal the roll closed.
4. 4Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining 5 Saba Bananas, 1 cup Jackfruit, and 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, using 11 more Spring Roll Wrappers, until you have 6 filled rolls.
5. 5Pour the 2 cups of Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or wok. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Carefully place the turon rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5 to 8 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. The oil will bubble actively around them.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried turon from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil for at least 2 minutes before serving.

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