How to Make Banana Lumpia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana lumpia, also known as turon, is a popular Filipino snack or dessert that is loved for its crispy and sweet texture. This delicious treat is made by wrapping ripe bananas in spring roll wrappers, coating them with brown sugar, and then frying them until they are golden brown and crispy. The result is a delectable combination of caramelized bananas encased in a crunchy, flaky shell.

Aside from being incredibly tasty, banana lumpia is also easy to make and requires just a few simp...

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Ingredients

  • oil for deep frying
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, or as needed
  • 6 large bananas, halved crosswise and then lengthwise
  • 24 lumpia wrappers, defrosted
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place brown sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each banana quarter in the brown sugar until coated. Wrap a lumpia wrapper around each coated banana, sealing the last edge to the roll using a spoon or your finger dipped in water. Repeat with the remaining bananas and wrappers.
  • Working in batches, fry lumpia in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked lumpia to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Some sugar may leak out the sides of the lumpia while cooling.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 140mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 391mg