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Turón with Banana and Coconut Filling Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 10 pcs. lumpia wrapper
- 2 pcs. ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Special equipment needed:
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Brush

Step-by-step instructions:
a. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, grated coconut, brown sugar, and honey. Mix well.
b. Lay a piece of lumpia wrapper on a flat surface. Brush the edges with water.
c. Place a spoonful of the banana-coconut filling on the lower part of the wrapper.
d. Roll the wrapper tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
e. Repeat steps b to d until all the filling and wrappers are used up.
f. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
g. Fry the turón until golden brown, turning occasionally to cook all sides.
h. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.
i. Serve hot.


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 10 pieces

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 150
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total carbohydrates: 24g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use white sugar instead of brown sugar.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.

Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts to the filling.
- You can use other fruits like jackfruit or mango.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to tuck in the sides of the wrapper tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Use a slotted spoon to turn the turón while frying to avoid splatters.

Storage instructions:
- You can store the turón in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the turón in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the turón on a plate with a drizzle of honey on top.

Garnishes:
- You can sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of the turón.

Pairings:
- Serve the turón with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- You can serve the turón with a side of vanilla ice cream.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the turón is not crispy, increase the heat of the oil.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the filling is fully cooked before wrapping it in the lumpia wrapper.

Food history:
- Turón is a popular Filipino snack made of banana and jackfruit wrapped in lumpia wrapper and fried until crispy.

Flavor profiles:
- The turón has a sweet and nutty flavor from the banana and coconut filling.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the turón as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Philippine

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Coconutty, Banana, Banana-Flavored