Banana Lumpia, a.k.a. Banana Wonderful

A fried crispy shell bursting at the seams with banana ginger filling, drizzled with hot honey and a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream. Pure. Bliss.

all right, all right. that's more than a dollop.

Banana Lumpia:


Equipment: large skillet, tongs, grater for ginger, knife, stand mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients:

• firm but ripe bananas or plantains
• lumpia wrappers (available in most grocery stores in the frozen section)
• vegetable oil or canola oil
• light brown sugar
• fresh grated ginger
• honey
• whipping cream
• granulated sugar
• cinnamon

Directions:

 for cinnamon whipped cream:

• In stand mixer or in bowl using hand mixer, put about 1 cup whipping cream. 
• Beat with whisk attachment about a minute
• Add a teaspoon of granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and continue to beat until peaks form

 for lumpia:

• Heat about 1/2 in. of oil in skillet
• Cut bananas in 1/4 in. or so slices
• Separate one lumpia wrap from it's paper and lay flat on cutting board
• Sprinkle entirety with brown sugar
• Lay down banana slices in a row, about 8 slices per
• Sprinkle a bit of ginger on top
• Wrap up tight like a baby burrito, sealing edge using your finger dipped in water
• Fry until golden, flipping over once, then drain
• Serve with hot honey and cinnamon whipped cream

 Serve and smile.


XO, Debbie