Authentic Filipino Banana Lumpia (Turon) Recipe

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Rice paper is lighter, while tortillas are more accessible and budget-friendly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more economical.

Combine 2 cups of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt to make cinnamon sugar, then set aside.

Prepare jackfruit by coating the knife with cooking oil to prevent sticky sap, then cut and discard the center core to expose the aryl fruit pods.

Pull the fruit pods one at a time, remove the white stringy part or tendrils, cut the pod open, and remove the seed to have 8 to 10 pods.

Cut the jackfruit pods into thin strips.

Cut the bottom end of the plantain banana, make a slit on one side, and carefully peel it open to expose the banana.

Cut the banana into quarters lengthwise, setting them aside for later use.

Pre-sort and separate a package of lumpia or spring roll wrappers, covering them with a damp kitchen cloth.

Combine 1 tablespoon of water with 1 large egg and whisk to create an egg wash for sealing the banana lumpia.

Toss the banana pieces in the cinnamon sugar until fully covered.

Place the sugared banana on the wrapper, generously add jackfruit strips, and brush both sides of the wrapper with egg wash.

Lift the end of the wrapper closest to you to roll firmly, stopping three-quarters of the way and pressing both ends to seal.

Brush the remaining wrappers with more egg wash, then continue to roll firmly to seal both ends.

Place the uncooked banana lumpia on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covering them with parchment paper to prevent drying out.

Freeze some of the uncooked banana lumpia for later use.

Heat 3-4 cups of canola oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 330 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully lower the uncooked banana lumpia into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.

Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden, flipping them over to cook the other side for an equal time.

Place the cooked banana lumpia on a cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.

Melt the leftover cinnamon sugar in a pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until it caramelizes.

Drizzle the melted caramelized sugar over the fried lumpia as desired.

Transfer the banana lumpia to a serving platter with the drizzled side face down, using wilted banana leaves for presentation and aroma.

Generously drizzle the other side with more caramel sauce and serve warm.

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