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Keep fingers curled away from the knife blade while cutting firm plantains, otherwise slipping could cause deep cuts.
Cut 3 ripe plantain bananas into halves and then fourths.
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Cut evenly so pieces cook at the same rate, otherwise uneven pieces will result in uneven frying.
Separate 1 pack of lumpia wrappers carefully.
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Make sure lumpia wrappers have been fully defrosted, otherwise they will tear when peeling.
Crack 1 egg into a bowl and mix it well with a brush.
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Whisk thoroughly so no thick albumen clumps remain, otherwise the seal will be uneven.
Brush the egg around edges of the lumpia wrapper, then wrap the plantain banana inside the lumpia wrapper tightly.
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Seal edges completely with egg, otherwise the wrapper will open during frying and oil will get inside.
Hot oil may splatter when adding rolls, slide them in gently from the edge to avoid burns.
Pour 1.5 cups of cooking oil on a large pan, cook the banana lumpias on high heat, and flip them over when it is golden brown.
local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 5 minutesWatch out
Do not crowd the pan, otherwise the temperature will drop and the rolls will become soggy.
Hot sugar syrup causes severe burns if touched, handle the hot wok carefully.
In a wok, pour 16 oz. dark brown sugar, 1 stick of butter, and 1/3 cup of water, then mix it until it is caramelized.
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Stir constantly, otherwise the sugar will burn at the bottom of the wok.
Add 10 jumbo marshmallows into the wok and mix until all marshmallows have been dissolved.
local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 2 minutesWatch out
Keep stirring until completely smooth, otherwise lumpy marshmallow bits will remain.
Caramel is extremely hot, use tongs to dip and avoid direct skin contact.
Dip the banana lumpia into the caramelized mixture.
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Coat each roll evenly while syrup is hot, otherwise the syrup will harden and won't stick properly.
