Turon (Caramelized Banana Triangles)
This streamlined banana filling is a beloved Filipino delight, also recognized as turon. It features burro bananas sliced lengthwise (a departure from my sliced version), generously dusted with brown sugar, and expertly rolled up like an egg roll. Inspired by my favorite Vietnamese sandwich shop, I opted for a charming triangular shape. To enhance its visual appeal, consider adding a drizzle of chocolate or caramel.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 banana, halved lengthwise.
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
Paste:
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Sprinkle:
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 lumpia wrappers, cut into thirds, or more as needed
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar and 1 dash of cinnamon. Mix well until bubbles start to appear. Add banana; cook, stirring gently, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer banana to a bowl; roughly slice into 1/4-inch chunks using a spoon. Let filling cool briefly.
- Whisk water and flour together in a small bowl to make the paste. Mix white sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon together in another small bowl.
- Lay 1 lumpia strip on a flat work surface. Place 3/4- to 1 teaspoon of filling in the lower corner of the wrapper; fold 1 corner over the filling and enclose, forming a triangle. Fold over the other edges to finish the triangle, smearing the last fold with the paste to seal. Place triangle on a plate, seam-side down. Repeat with remaining wrappers, filling, and paste.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the triangles in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the warm triangles.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 37mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mg
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