How to Make Turon (Plantain Egg Rolls) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turon, also known as banana or plantain egg rolls, is a popular Filipino snack that is loved for its crispy and sweet flavor. This delicious treat is made by wrapping sliced ripe plantains in spring roll wrappers, deep frying them until golden and crispy, and coating them in caramelized sugar. Turon is typically enjoyed as a midday snack or a dessert and is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

What makes turon so special is the combination of the sweet and caramelized plant...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 20 spring roll wrappers
  • 5 plantains, peeled and quartered
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 24 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Put sugar and water in separate bowls. Separate spring roll wrappers; stack. Peel plantains; cut in half and then half again lengthwise.
  • Place 1 wrapper on a clean work surface with 1 corner facing you. Coat 1 plantain piece in sugar; place on wrapper 1 inch from corner facing you. Fold corner over plantain; roll up halfway. Fold in 2 side corners; continue rolling until near the top. Moisten top corner with wet fingers; finish rolling. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place egg rolls in a single layer; fry until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip; sprinkle with brown sugar. Fry 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer egg rolls to a plate.
  • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 235mg