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Turon (Banana Lumpia)

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Turon (Banana Lumpia)

Crisp turon filled with sweet saba bananas and langka.

25 minutes · Serves 10

Ingredients for Turon (Banana Lumpia)

  • 5 saba bananas or plantains
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup langka, cut into long strips
  • 10 lumpia or spring-roll wrappers
  • 2 cups oil

How to cook Turon (Banana Lumpia)

  1. 1.Separate the wrappers and cover them with a damp paper towel to keep them from drying out.
  2. 2.Peel the saba bananas and halve them lengthwise. Coat each piece well in brown sugar.
  3. 3.Place one sugared banana piece and a few strips of langka near the edge of a wrapper. Fold in the sides, roll it up, and moisten the end with water to seal.
  4. 4.Heat the oil over low heat. Fry the turon in batches for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
  5. 5.Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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