Turon (Filipino Banana Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Saba bananas (or plantains)
• 1/2 cup Langka (jackfruit), sliced
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 12 sheets Spring roll wrappers (egg-free)
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Prepare your ingredients: Peel the 6 Saba bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise. Measure out the 1/2 cup of Langka (jackfruit), sliced. Have the 3 tablespoons of Brown sugar ready.
2. 2Assemble the turon: Lay one of the 12 spring roll wrappers flat. Place one banana half in the center. Top the banana with a small amount of the 1/2 cup Langka (jackfruit) and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons Brown sugar.
3. 3Roll the turon: Fold the left and right sides of the spring roll wrapper inwards over the filling. Starting from the bottom, tightly roll the wrapper upwards to enclose the banana and jackfruit. Lightly dampen the top edge of the wrapper with a tiny bit of water to seal it closed.
4. 4Repeat the assembly and rolling process for the remaining 5 Saba bananas and wrappers, using the rest of the Langka and Brown sugar, until you have 6 filled turon.
5. 5Heat 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 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Fry the turon: Carefully place 2-3 rolled turon into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. They should sound crisp when tapped.
7. 7Drain and cool slightly: Remove the fried turon from the pot using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Let them drain for 1-2 minutes to remove excess oil.
8. 8Serve: Serve the 6 turon warm.

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