Turon

Ingredients

• 3 ripe saba bananas, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup ripe jackfruit strips, drained if canned
• 12 lumpia wrappers
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• Oil, for deep frying

Before you cook

• Halve the saba bananas lengthwise so each yields two long pieces.
• Drain and slice the jackfruit into thin strips if using canned.
• Lay the lumpia wrappers out under a damp kitchen towel so they don't dry out.
• Spread the brown sugar on a plate.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot or wok to 350°F.

Steps

1. Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation.
2. Place a piece of banana and a strip of jackfruit near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
3. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling.
4. Fold in the two side corners.
5. Roll the wrapper up tightly toward the top corner, wetting the top corner with a little water to seal.
6. Press the roll into the brown sugar, coating it evenly on all sides.
7. Repeat with the remaining wrappers, banana and jackfruit.
8. Carefully lower two or three rolls into the hot oil at a time.
9. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the wrapper is deep golden and the sugar has caramelized into a glassy shell.
10. Lift the rolls out with a slotted spoon and drain them on a wire rack rather than paper towels, so the caramel doesn't stick.
11. Let the turon cool for a few minutes before eating, since the caramel stays very hot.