Plantain egg rolls or turon are a Filipino dessert of crispy, sugary shells with soft, warm plantains inside; they are quick and easy to make.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
4 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Calories
145 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Put sugar and water in separate bowls. Separate spring roll wrappers; stack. Peel plantains; cut in half and then half again lengthwise.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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 top. Moisten top corner with wet fingers; finish rolling. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
