Turon With Lemongrass Spiced Caramel
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Turon With Lemongrass Spiced Caramel
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Crispy and caramelized vegan turon with sweet banana and jackfruit wrapped in a golden spring roll, glistening with a lightly spiced lemongrass caramel. You don’t have to be from the Philippines to freak-the-heck-out about how yummy every darned bite of these banana lumpia are!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-ripe regular bananas or 3 ripe saba bananas
- 1 cup yellow jackfruit cut into strips
- ¼ cup palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 spring roll wrappers
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch arrowroot, or tapioca starch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- oil for frying or air-frying
Lemongrass Spiced Caramel (optional):
- ⅓ cup palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemongrass powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ cup coconut cream
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas in half lengthwise, and then into thin 1 cm. slices. Cut the jackfruit into thin strips about ½ cm. in thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine the palm sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Then, toss the fruit in the spiced sugar mixture.
- Working one at a time, using spring roll papers that have thawed enough to be soft to the touch, lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one edge facing towards you.
- Place roughly a 3-tablespoon portion of filling into the center of the bottom edge of the spring roll wrapper.
- Fold the edge closest to you over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly like a little baby burrito. Seal the edge with a mixture of water and cornstarch to ensure it stays closed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry the turon in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a wire rack suspended over a baking pan to drain excess oil.
- For air-frying: preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the turon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air-fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- To make the caramel: in a dry, medium-sized stainless steel saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring with a dry metal spoon occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the sugar melts. Turn off the heat and whisk in lemongrass powder, nutmeg cardamom and coconut cream until smooth.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the hot caramel on both sides of the crisp, warm turon, and allow them to cool and set for 6-7 minutes before serving, so no one scorches their whole face off!
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Notes
- 🥟 Don’t Overfill:
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- Overfilling can cause wrappers to tear or burst during frying. Stick to about three tablespoons of filling per wrapper to ensure they roll tightly and fry evenly.
- 🔒 Wrappers Sealed Like Fort Knox:
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- Use the cornstarch-water mixture to seal the edges of the wrappers tightly. This prevents them from unfurling and soaking up frying oil, which can ruin your turon.
- 🌡️ Dialed-in Oil Temperature:
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- Use a frying thermometer (same thing as a candy thermometer) to keep the oil at a consistent 350°F (175°C) for even cooking. If it's too hot, the wrappers may burn before the filling is done; too cool, and they'll absorb excess oil and become greasy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Turon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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