Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel
Golden fried spring rolls filled with sweet saba bananas and jackfruit, coated in caramelized brown sugar for a crunchy, sticky finish. This filipino-inspired street food ready in about 35 minutes pairs jackfruit strips, canned or fresh, sheets spring roll wrappers, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium saba bananas or plantains, peeled and sliced lengthwise into quarters
- 1 cup jackfruit strips, canned or fresh
- 10 sheets spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Step 1: Lay 1 spring roll wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place 3-4 slices of saba banana and 2 tablespoons of jackfruit strips near one edge of the wrapper.
- Step 2: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the fruit filling. Fold the sides of the wrapper inward and roll tightly to seal the banana and jackfruit inside.
- Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F for frying.
- Step 4: Fry the prepared turon rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until the wrappers are golden brown and caramelized from the brown sugar.
- Step 5: Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve turon warm as a sweet street food snack or dessert.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheets spring roll wrappers from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 5 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 5). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Turon Crispy Banana Spring Rolls with Brown Sugar Caramel?
Filipino street food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.