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Caramel-crisp saba banana spring rolls.

35 minutes Serves 4–6
Homemade Filipino Turon

Ingredients

Measure and prepare everything before you begin cooking.

  • 8 saba bananas
  • ½ cup jackfruit
  • 8 wrappers
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Measure every ingredient before starting. Prepare the tin, steamer or serving glasses and bring chilled ingredients to the temperature specified in the next step.

  2. 2

    Cut each saba lengthwise, roll lightly in brown sugar, add a strip of jackfruit, then wrap tightly and seal the edge with water.

  3. 3

    Heat 4 cm of oil to about 170°C. Fry in small batches so the temperature stays steady; turn carefully once the underside is golden.

  4. 4

    Check the texture before removing from the heat: baked or steamed desserts should be just set, while jams and caramel mixtures should coat the spoon without tasting burnt.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle a little brown sugar into the oil during the final minute and turn the rolls to coat. Drain separately on a rack so they remain crisp.

  6. 6

    Allow the dessert to cool as directed before slicing or serving. Add toppings only after cooling unless the method says to brown them in the oven.