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Turon

Turon

Turon is a beloved Filipino street snack and merienda treat — ripe saba bananas and jackfruit strips wrapped in a crispy lumpia wrapper, rolled in brown sugar, and pan-fried until deeply golden and caramelized. The result is a satisfying crunch that gives way to a warm, sweet, and fragrant filling. Simple to make and impossible to stop eating, this is the kind of recipe that disappears the moment it hits the plate.

4 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Total 35 min

Southeast Asian · Snack · Dessert

Ingredients

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  • 8 whole saba bananas peeled and halved lengthwise
  • Burro bananas
  • plantain bananas
  • 1 cup canned jackfruit drained and cut into thin strips
  • 16 piece lumpia wrappers spring roll wrappers, thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed; divided for rolling and caramelizing
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for pan-frying
  • 1 tbsp water for sealing the wrapper edges
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt a small pinch to balance sweetness
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract optional, adds warmth to the filling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Air Fryer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper Towel
  • Pastry Brush
  • Plates
  • Tongs

Instructions

  1. Prepare your filling: Peel the @[Saba Bananas] and halve them lengthwise. Drain the canned @[Jackfruit] and cut into thin strips. Toss both together gently with ~[2 tablespoons] of the @[Brown Sugar] and a pinch of @[Sea Salt]. Set aside to macerate for ~[5 minutes] — this helps the sugar adhere and caramelize beautifully during frying.
  2. Set up your wrapping station: Lay a #[Lumpia Wrapper] flat on a clean surface in a diamond orientation. Spread about ~[2 tablespoons] of @[Brown Sugar] in a thin, even layer on a plate. Place one @[Saba Banana] half and a few @[Jackfruit] strips near the bottom third of the wrapper. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll tightly upward. Dab the top edge with a little @[Water] to seal. Roll the finished turon in the @[Brown Sugar] plate to coat all sides. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  3. Heat the @[Vegetable Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium heat] until shimmering — about ![350°F]. Working in batches to avoid crowding, place the turon seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for ~[3–4 minutes] per side, turning once, until deeply golden brown and the sugar coating has caramelized into a glossy, crackly shell. Sprinkle a little extra @[Brown Sugar] directly into the oil during the last ~[minute] of frying to encourage extra caramelization on the wrappers.
  4. Transfer the fried turon to a #[Baking Sheet] lined with paper towels to drain briefly. Let them rest for ~[2–3 minutes] before serving — the caramel shell will firm up into a satisfying crunch as they cool slightly. Serve warm as a snack or merienda. They are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a #[Skillet] or #[Air Fryer] to restore crispiness.