TURON TRIANGULO- SWEET & CRISPY BANANA CARAMEL

FILIPINO LOCAL STREET FOOD TURON TRIANGULO

Turon Triangulo is the most popular Filipino snack. It is made with saba bananas which are wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, fried crispy and coated with caramelized brown sugar. It is filled with jackfruit, it includes mango, cheese, or sweet potato. Turon is a Filipino treat, and can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack. It’s a favorite street food, often sold cue camote and banana cue in the Philippines. It is very easy to prepare at home as a restaurant style.

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WHY IS TURON TRIANGULO SO DELICIOUS?

Turon Triangulo is a perfect combination of textures and flavors. It is a chewy, crispy and crunchy snack, and it becomes more flavorful and unique. This delicious snack is a beloved Filipino street food among the people.

Crispy Texture:

Turon Triangulo snacks give a crispy taste because of its crispy, golden-brown exterior which comes from fried spring roll wrapper. This crispiness creates a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Sweet Flavor:

The sweetness of Turon Triangulo comes from caramelized brown sugar, along with the natural sweetness of the saba bananas, jackfruit or sweet potato, they add layers of sweetness.

Perfectness:

The balance of crunchy wrapper, caramelization of sugar and sweet banana filling make it perfect. This balance of sweetness, crispiness and tender fillings makes Turon Triangulo a perfect treat.

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LET’S MAKE TURON TRIANGULO AT HOME

Here is the recipe of cooking Turon Triangulo at home.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb (450 g) saba bananas (or any firm banana variety)
• 1/4 cup jackfruit (optional, sliced)
• 1 package spring roll wrappers
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (for caramelizing)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any cooking oil for frying)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the Ingredients:

• First of all, peel the saba bananas and cut them into thin pieces.
• If using jackfruit, slice it into small pieces.

Assemble the Turon Triangulo:

• On a flat clean surface, lay one spring roll wrapper.
• Put a few banana slices and jackfruit pieces at the centre.
• Sprinkle brown sugar over the filling.
• Fold the sides of the wrapper in, then fold the bottom over the filling to form a triangle shape, making sure it’s tightly sealed.

Fry the Turon:

• Take a fry pan and heat oil over medium heat.
• Put the wrapped Turon Triangles into the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Caramelize the Sugar:

• Remove the Turon after frying and sprinkle a little more brown sugar and press the sides gently to help caramelize the sugar, giving it a crunchy, sweet coating. 

Serve:

• Let the Turon cool for 3-4 minutes and enjoy them as a snack or Filipino dessert!

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CONCLUSION

Turon Triangulo has a unique triangular shape that enhances its crispy texture and caramelized flavor. This fun shape and easy preparation make this dessert a popular choice for traditional and modern Filipino snacks.