Turon Breakfast Wrap
A sweet and crunchy breakfast treat featuring 'turon', a crispy banana lumpia filled with delicious bananas and optionally jackfruit, wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and served with a caramelized coating.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
For the Turon
- 4 pieces Bananas (saba preferred, can use plantains or Cavendish) Make sure they are ripe but not mushy.
- 8 sheets Spring roll wrappers Find in the freezer section, preferably at Asian stores.
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar For rolling and caramelizing the bananas.
- 1 cup Jackfruit (optional) Adds a traditional Filipino flavor.
- 1 cup Oil For shallow frying; don't be shy with the amount.
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar Optional for sauce, can mix with water to create a drizzle.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond shape with a corner pointing towards you.
- Sprinkle a line of brown sugar in the center and place 2 banana slices and jackfruit (if using) on top.
- Sprinkle a bit more sugar over the filling.
- Fold the corner closest to you over the filling, then fold in both sides to secure it.
- Roll the wrapper tightly and seal the edge with a dab of water.
Cooking
- In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for shallow frying.
- Fry the turon until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- While frying, sprinkle additional brown sugar over the turon in the pan for a crunchy coating.
Notes
Serves with a strong mug of coffee, scrambled eggs, or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Store leftovers in a sealed container and reheat in a toaster or fry for a crisp comeback.