Crispy Peanut Rolls (Turones de Mani)

Filled with chopped peanuts, then coated in caramel and sesame seeds.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings rolls

Calories 151kcal

Cost $3-$5

Pulse the peanuts, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanuts) in a food processor until coarsely chopped. You can also chop the peanuts by hand, then mix them with the sugar.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling on the lower half of a lumpia wrapper. Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll tightly. Seal with water or egg wash. Fry right away or freeze for later.
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the rolls for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. If needed, fry in batches.
Return all the rolls to the pan and sprinkle with the ½ cup brown sugar. Cook, turning often, until the sugar melts and coats the rolls. Lower the heat if the sugar starts to burn.
Transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with sesame seeds while still hot. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Peanuts: Roasted or fried peanuts work best, with or without the skin. You can also use almonds, cashews, or walnuts.
Lumpia wrappers: Use lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers. Both are available at most Asian grocery stores.