Turon (Fried Banana Rolls)

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Saba Bananas (or plantains)
• 8 pieces Spring Roll Wrappers
• 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Jackfruit (optional, sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 4 Saba Bananas. Using a sharp knife, cut each banana in half lengthwise, creating 8 banana halves.
2. 2Lay one of the 8 Spring Roll Wrappers flat on your work surface. Place one of the 8 banana halves on the wrapper, near one edge. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of the 4 tablespoons of Brown Sugar over the banana half. If using, add approximately 1/16 cup of the 1/2 cup of sliced Jackfruit on top of the sugar. Fold the two sides of the spring roll wrapper inward over the filling, then, starting from the edge with the filling, roll the wrapper up tightly. Press the final edge of the wrapper firmly to seal the roll.
3. 3Repeat the assembly process described in the previous step for the remaining 7 Spring Roll Wrappers, 7 banana halves, 3.5 tablespoons of Brown Sugar, and the remaining 7/16 cup of sliced Jackfruit (if using). You will have 8 turon rolls.
4. 4Pour the 1 cup of Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, reaching approximately 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Carefully place the 8 turon rolls into the hot vegetable oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally with tongs, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, and the wrappers appear puffed and slightly blistered.
6. 6While the turon rolls are frying or immediately after, melt the 2 tablespoons of Vegan Butter in a small pan over low heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl.
7. 7Remove the fried turon from the skillet using tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Brush the melted 2 tablespoons of Vegan Butter evenly over the warm turon rolls, then serve immediately.

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