Fried Plantain in Spring Roll Wraps

A very simple dessert taught to me by my dear friend of 20 years "T". We visited her a couple weeks ago and was surprised to eat this very scrumptious snack. It is very similar to the Kerala snack "Ethakkappam"- ripe plantains dipped in a batter of flour and cardamon and then fried to perfection. This however is from Thailand-fried banana in spring roll wrapper.Your everyday bananas are transformed into a heavenly delight - crispy on the outside, warm and melting on the inside. We substituted the yellow banana for the ripened yellow plantain(ethakka). 

Ingredients

Spring roll wrapper(small)-1 packet of 50

Ripe Plantains-3 (sliced very thin)

Honey

Oil-for frying

Directions

1. Cut the plantains into thin slices. One plantain should give you about 12-15 slices.

2. Take the wrapper and place in the refrigerator for a few hours before working with them. They are extremely thin and tear easily. Place a wet towel over the unused sheets, so they don't dry out in the process of making them.

3. Take one sheet at a time  and at the corner of the sheet place a slice of the plantain. Roll the ends a couple of times before folding in the sides and roll them shut. Put a dab of water on the end of the wrapper to help seal the fold.

4. Now in a shallow pan heat some oil and fry your plantains wraps. Once golden brown on the side flip and brown the other.

5. Once done drizzle with honey and enjoy warm. 

*You can sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds if you want.

This snack is great for those rainy weekends we always seem to get! Happy Snacking :)