Turon and Maruya supremacy: Best fried desserts in the world

Leanne Josephine C. Austria

February 21, 2023

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  Oh, come on! Who doesn’t love fried bananas? Turon and Maruya? I’m down for it! I wonder why it’s not just Filipinos who extremely love eating bananas for dessert! 

  Well, here’s the good news! Did you know that TastleAtlas, ranked Turon (deep-fried banana rolls) and Maruya (fried banana fritters) in the Top 50 best deep-fried desserts in the world?

   

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  You heard it right, sweeties! Turon was ranked in 21st place, while Maruya ranked 36th. Ever wondered what kind of banana dessert is it and how are they made?

   

  Turon

  

  Turon is one of the most popular Filipino snacks in the Philippines. When you’re looking for a healthy snack or a sugar rush in the afternoon, you could easily find this on the street. They’re filled with sweet saba banana and ripe jackfruit, then fried in a crispy, caramel-coated lumpia wrapper. Try this recipe from Panlasang Pinoy and you’ll definitely cook it again!

  Maruya

  

  Maruya is also one of the classics. It’s a sweet fritter, made with Saba (Cardaba) bananas coated in batter and fried to form a crispy layer on the outside. Plus, it is made sweeter with some sugar sprinkles on top! 

  Try this quick and easy Banana Fritter (Maruya) recipe from Pinoy Food Guide! 

  For sure, these two Filipino snacks made from bananas are definitely worth a try! 

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