Banana Rolls

Turon (Banana Rolls)

This recipe comes from the Philippines.

4 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp sesame seeds
4 large ripe plantain bananas, sliced lengthwise < thick
8 lumpia wrappers
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 to 4 cups oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Sprinkle sugar and sesame seeds on a banana slice.  Place a second banana
slice on top of the sugar and sesame seed mixture.  Repeat with remaining
slices.

To assemble, place a filled banana on the lower third of the wrapper.  Fold
the portion of the wrapper nearest you over the filling until just covered.
Turn the wrapper again to enclose the banana securely.  Moisten the left and
right hand edges of the wrapper with egg.  Fold over the corners and press
down firmly to seal, making an envelope.  Moisten the flap of the envelope
with egg and turn, rolling firmly into a cylinder.  Seal firmly.  Set aside,
seam side down.  Repeat with remaining slices.

Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees.  Place 4 or 5 turon at a time in the hot
oil.  Fry until crisp and golden.  Remove with a  skimmer and drain on paper
towels.  Serve hot, sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Source:

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Friday, March 16, 2001 11:38 PM

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