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Turon with Cheese

Golden brown turon rolls arranged on a banana leaf, some drizzled with caramel sauce, with a side of grated cheese
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
8
FilipinoEasySnackVegetarian

About this dish

This Filipino dessert takes the classic banana spring roll to new heights by adding salty, creamy cheese that beautifully contrasts the caramelized banana and crispy lumpia wrapper. A sweet-and-savory treat that's perfect for merienda or any occasion.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

saba bananas

fruit

4 pieces (about 500 g)

Imperial measurement: 4 pieces

jackfruit

fruit

150 g

Imperial measurement: 1 cup

edam cheese

dairy

100 g

Imperial measurement: 3.5 oz

brown sugar

other

100 g

Imperial measurement: 1/2 cup

lumpia wrappers

grain

16 sheets

oil

fat

750 ml

Imperial measurement: 3 cups

Method

1

Prepare the bananas and jackfruit

5 min

Peel the saba bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise. If using jackfruit, cut into thin strips.

2

Wrap the rolls

5 min

Lay a lumpia wrapper on a clean surface. Place a banana half near one end, top with a slice of cheese and a strip of jackfruit. Sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly. Seal the edge with water. Repeat for the remaining rolls.

3

Caramelize the rolls

2 min

Roll each wrapped turon in brown sugar until evenly coated. This creates a crispy caramel crust when fried.

4

Heat the oil

3 min

In a deep pan or pot, heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Use enough oil to submerge the rolls halfway.

5

Fry until golden

5 min

Gently slide 4-5 turon into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

6

Serve

1 min

Serve hot as is, or drizzle with extra caramel sauce and top with grated cheese if desired.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Knife and cutting board

Nutrition facts

360 kcal
Calories
6 g
Protein
48 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
294 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • Use saba bananas for the best texture, if unavailable, ripe plantains can work. They should be just ripe but still firm.
  • Seal the lumpia wrappers with water and press firmly to prevent the rolls from opening during frying.
  • Frying at the right temperature is key -- 350°F (180°C) ensures the sugar caramelizes without burning. Fry only a few at a time to maintain heat.
  • For less sweet version, reduce sugar coating or omit jackfruit.
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  • You can also use cheddar if edam is not available.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve turon hot with a side of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of coconut caramel syrup. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt for a salty-sweet kick.

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Liza Villanueva

Recipe by

Liza Villanueva

Specialises in Filipino cuisine

Liza makes ube halaya that has healed family rifts. She believes purple is a flavor.

Describe yourself in three words: Cheerful, whimsical, loves purple.