Turon with Langka (Banana Spring Rolls)

Turon with Langka (Banana Spring Rolls) are deep-fried bananas with ripe jackfruit rolled in thin pastry skins. The thin caramel coating on the outside is a plus!

It is a street food like Banana Fritters, Taho (Silken Tofu with Sago and Brown Sugar Syrup), and Adobong Mani (Fried Peanuts) that many Filipinos love. Ube Turon is a delicious variation of turon containing Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam).

You may also want to try other types of lumpia like Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried Spring Rolls), Lumpiang Gulay (Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls), or Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Rolls).

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Notes and substitutions

• Saba bananas: These are firmer, shorter, and stubbier than regular (Cavendish) bananas. You can use other varieties that hold up well to cooking, like ripe Burro bananas or plantains.
• Ripe jackfruit (Langka): When fully ripe, it tastes like candy or a cross between ripe mangoes and bananas. You can buy them fresh, frozen, or canned in syrup. Substitute with ube (purple yam), mangoes, or pineapple.
• Spring roll wrappers: Lumpia wrappers are ideal, but if not available, spring roll wrappers are the best substitute. Also known as spring roll pastry or shells, they are made from wheat flour and come in different sizes. You can also find gluten-free varieties made from tapioca or rice flour. Avoid using egg roll wrappers as they are thicker and less crispy.

How to make this recipe

Step 1: Cut bananas lengthwise into 4 pieces.

Step 2: Cut the jackfruit into strips.

Step 3: Peel the wrappers carefully, one at a time. They dry up quickly, so work fast or cover them with a damp paper towel.

Step 4: Set the wrapper in a diamond shape, then put a slice of banana and a few strips of jackfruit on the lower part.

Step 5: Fold the wrapper over the banana and fold the sides in.

Step 6: Roll it up, then dip your finger in water (or with cornstarch) to seal the top corner.

Step 7: Wrap the remaining bananas and fry them right away to avoid getting soggy. You can also freeze them for later.

Step 8: Set a skillet over medium-high heat with enough oil to submerge the turon. Fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

Step 9: Drain the excess oil on paper towels.

PRO TIP: Fry turon in batches to ensure the oil stays hot, so they do not become greasy.

Step 10: Caramelize ½ cup of granulated sugar over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally. Turn off the heat when it reaches a dark amber color.

Step 11: Roll turon in hot caramel or drizzle it over them.

PRO TIP: Make a "wet" caramel by adding ½ cup of water to moisten the sugar. By doing so, the sugar will less likely to clump and burn.

Let the caramel cool for a few minutes before serving. These fried banana rolls are great a la mode with a scoop of ice cream, like Mango Queso Ice Cream or Ube (Purple Yam) Ice Cream.

You can also sprinkle sesame seeds over them or dip them in chocolate or caramel sauce.

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