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Banana lumpia turon with crisp fried wrappers and coconut caramel sauce on a ceramic plate

Banana Lumpia Turon with Coconut Caramel Sauce Fried Treat

Banana lumpia is a crispy fried turon dessert featuring a tender banana center and creamy coconut caramel sauce. This sweet treat is perfect when you want a simple dessert with contrasting textures and rich flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 559
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Lumpia
  • 10 small bananas
  • 20 fresh lumpia wrappers
  • 1-2 cups oil for frying
  • water
Coconut Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

Coconut Caramel Sauce
  1. Pour the coconut milk into a medium saucepan and warm over low heat until it begins to bubble slightly, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the brown sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Continue cooking the sauce at a low boil, stirring very frequently, until it reaches your preferred thickness. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Preparation
  1. Steam the lumpia wrappers for a few minutes to soften them and make them easier to separate.
  2. Peel the bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise. Trim or cut again if needed so they fit inside the wrappers.
  3. Place a banana piece on a wrapper. Moisten the wrapper edge with water, fold the top and bottom over the banana, then roll sideways to enclose it. Use additional water to seal the wrapper.
Frying
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over low heat.
  2. When water sizzles across the oil surface, add the wrapped bananas in small batches and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Transfer the fried lumpia to paper towels to drain and allow them to cool for 10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the banana lumpia with the coconut caramel sauce for dipping.

Notes

The coconut caramel sauce thickens slightly as it cools, so allow it to rest briefly after cooking for the desired consistency.