Turones de Mani Recipe

Peanut rolls wrapped in a crispy, golden shell.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings rolls

Calories 155kcal

Cost $3-$5

Place the peanuts and ¼ cup of brown sugar in a food processor or grinder. Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanuts. Pulse or grind them until they are coarsely chopped.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the peanut-sugar mixture onto the lower half of the wrapper. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll it tightly into a thin log or stick shape, and use water or egg wash (a mixture of beaten egg and water) to seal the edge securely.
Heat about half an inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Test the oil temperature by dipping a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon in it; if bubbles form around it immediately, the oil is ready.
Add the rolls, then slightly lower the heat. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to brown. At this point, sprinkle some sugar over them.
Continue frying and stirring until the sugar caramelizes completely and the turones are uniformly coated.
Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack. While still hot, sprinkle sesame seeds over them.

Peanuts: Use roasted or fried peanuts, with or without their skin. If you're looking for an alternative, you can use other nuts such as almonds, cashews, or walnuts.
Lumpia wrappers: You can use lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers available in Asian markets or Filipino specialty stores.