Filipino Turon (Banana Spring Rolls)

Ingredients

• 6 ripe saba bananas (or ripe plantains; halved lengthwise)
• 12 spring roll wrappers
• 1/2 cup jackfruit strips (canned (drained))
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• vegetable oil for frying
• caramel sauce for drizzling, optional

Steps

1. 1

   Roll each banana half in brown sugar to coat generously.

2. 2

   Place a sugar-coated banana and a few jackfruit strips on a spring roll wrapper. Roll tightly, folding in the sides, and seal the edge with water.

3. 3

   Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F.

4. 4

   Fry turon 2-3 at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

6. 6

   Serve warm — the sugar creates a crackly caramelized shell.