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Turon (Banana Rolls)
(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.

Printable version: turon.txt.