Turon Bites
Delicious bite-sized snacks filled with gooey banana and a crispy wrapper, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 pieces Ripe saba bananas or sweet plantains Regular bananas can be used, but not preferred.
- 10 pieces Lumpia wrappers Can be found at Asian stores.
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar Do not use white sugar as it doesn't caramelize.
- 1 cup Oil for frying Canola oil recommended.
Instructions
Prepare Banana Filling
- Slice the ripe saba bananas into thin strips, around two to three strips per bite-sized roll.
- Sprinkle each strip with brown sugar and let them sit for a minute to melt the sugar.
- Optional: Add jackfruit bits if desired.
Roll in Wrappers
- Peel a lumpia wrapper and lay it flat.
- Place a spoonful of the banana-sugar mixture near one corner.
- Fold the corner over the filling, roll halfway, tuck the sides in like a burrito, and finish rolling.
- Dab a little water on the tip to seal. If wrappers tear, patch them or double wrap.
Fry and Serve
- Heat oil in a frying pan, making sure it isn't too hot.
- Drop the Turon Bites carefully into the oil, turning them to avoid scorching.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on a paper towel and roll in more brown sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For best results, make them small and serve hot. Pair with vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat. Store leftovers in a paper bag to keep them crispy. These can be frozen before frying; just add an extra minute to the cook time when frying from frozen.