Turon is one of my family's favorite snack. Despite of being so nutritious, turon is also a very affordable banana recipe. They that this recipe came from China as on of their Lumpia delicacies but believed to be known all over the world in different names such as banana lumpia English, saging na turon in tagalog, turrone de banana in spanish and toro in Italy.
Whatever names they call it, it still the sweet and crunchy turon of all nation. Eating turon gave us so many health benefits that came from banana like: it gives us natural energy. Eating 2 pieces of turon or equal to two pieces of banana will keep you going on your daily exercise for about an hour and a half. Since banana is a good source of potassium, eating turon will help in proper circulation of body's circulatory system so oxygen will be delivered properly in to the brain.
Unlike other banana that causes constipation, saba banana doesn't cause this instead, it gives enough fiber for a better digestion and bowel functions. Eating banana will also help your body and mind relaxed as banana contains a level of protein so it will make you happier all day. According to scientific studies bananas in turon can relieve the menstrual pain during women's monthly period and it also has vitamin B-6 that helps regulate blood glucose level. Making Turon is very easy just follow simple steps below:
Ingredients:
- 5 pieces saba (equally devided lengthwise)
- 5 turon wrapper ( it is readily made and can be found in supermarket, usually made of flour and egg, looks like a thin dough)
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 200 ml cooking oil (enough to deep fry)
- Roll the banana on to sugar
- Lay 2 pcs. of banana. It should not be layered, it should be in line position.
- Wrap the banana
- Deep fry in the pre-heated oil. Lower down the heat when it starts to boil.
- Remove from heat when light brown color achieved.