Turon (Filipino Plantain Spring Rolls)

What you’ll need

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• 2 saba plantains, cut into 10 3-inch pieces
• Jackfruit (optional), sliced
• 10 lumpia/spring roll wrappers
• Oil for frying
• ½ cup brown sugar

Let’s make it

1. Step 1

   Lay a lumpia wrapper on your work surface. Arrange a piece of banana and jackfruit in a line down the center.

2. Step 2

   Fold the sides of the wrapper towards the center, then roll everything up. Brush the overlapping end of the wrapper with a little water, then press against the roll to seal.

3. Step 3

   Repeat the filling and rolling steps to make a total of 10 rolls.

4. Step 4

   Heat an inch of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the rolls and fry until golden brown on all sides.

5. Step 5

   Remove from the pan, and let any excess oil drain.

6. Step 6

   Add the sugar to a heavy-bottomed pan. Carefully heat over medium heat, stirring periodically, until the sugar is fully melted. Make sure not to let it burn.

7. Step 7

   Remove the melted sugar pan from the heat. Immediately add the rolls to the pan and turn to coat with caramelized sugar.

8. Step 8

   Remove the rolls from the sugar and serve.

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