Banana and Mango Spring Rolls with Coconut-Chocolate Ganache

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Banana and Mango Spring Rolls with Coconut-Chocolate Ganache
45 min.
8
671kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful fusion of flavors in our Banana and Mango Spring Rolls with Coconut-Chocolate Ganache. This exquisite dish brings together the sweetness of ripe Chinese bananas and juicy Champagne mangoes, wrapped in crispy spring roll pastry for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for those who appreciate gluten-free and dairy-free options, these spring rolls make a versatile antipasti, starter, or even a sumptuous snack.

Imagine sinking your teeth into these golden bites, bursting with tropical fruit goodness, and complemented by a rich, velvety coconut-chocolate ganache that enhances every mouthful. The ganache, crafted from creamy coconut milk and semisweet chocolate, adds a luxurious touch to each spring roll, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a special treat at any time of day.

With a relatively quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this impressive dish, serving up to eight people. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a unique appetizer to spice up your next get-together, these banana and mango spring rolls are sure to impress your guests. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs, they not only taste divine but also present beautifully on any plate, making them the star of your meal.

Ingredients

  • small banana chinese ripe peeled halved lengthwise halved (dwarf bananas)
  •  eggs beaten to blend
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger 
  • small mangos pitted kidney-shaped peeled cut lengthwise into 3-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide strips (small orange mangoes)
  • servings mint leaves fresh
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • square you will also need: parchment paper frozen thawed ()
  • 14 ounce coconut milk unsweetened canned
  • servings vegetable oil for frying (preferably grapeseed oil; )

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add chocolate and whisk until mixture is melted and smooth. DO AHEAD Ganache can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before serving, stir over low heat just until pourable.
  4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Place 1 spring roll wrapper on work surface in diamond shape (1 pointed end toward you and 1 pointed end in opposite direction).
  6. Place 1 banana piece across center of wrapper, then 2 mango strips. Fold bottom pointed corner of spring roll wrapper up over fruit, then fold in sides over fruit.
  7. Brush unfolded part of spring roll wrapper with beaten egg.
  8. Roll up wrapper, enclosing fruit completely.
  9. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining spring roll wrappers, banana halves, mango strips, and beaten egg. DO AHEAD Spring rolls can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  10. Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy deep skillet to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches; heat oil to between 360°F and 375°F. Working in 2 batches, add spring rolls to hot oil and cook until golden and crisp, turning often, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer spring rolls to paper towels to drain.
  11. Place 1 spring roll on each of 8 plates.
  12. Garnish with mint sprigs.
  13. Drizzle with coconut-chocolate ganache.

Nutrition Facts

Calories671kcal
Protein7.59%
Fat36.45%
Carbs55.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.32
Glycemic Load
9.18
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.559564932533%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
3.97mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:671kcal
33.55%
Fat:27.65g
42.55%
Saturated Fat:17.65g
110.33%
Carbohydrates:95.55g
31.85%
Net Carbohydrates:88.39g
32.14%
Sugar:34.24g
38.04%
Cholesterol:29.81mg
9.94%
Sodium:508.29mg
22.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:24.38mg
8.13%
Protein:12.95g
25.9%
Manganese:1.69mg
84.27%
Selenium:32.25µg
46.07%
Copper:0.72mg
36.05%
Iron:5.96mg
33.12%
Vitamin B1:0.5mg
33.1%
Vitamin C:24.94mg
30.23%
Vitamin B3:5.97mg
29.87%
Folate:117.26µg
29.31%
Fiber:7.16g
28.65%
Magnesium:107.15mg
26.79%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.71%
Phosphorus:223.14mg
22.31%
Potassium:659.07mg
18.83%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.76%
Vitamin A:690.62IU
13.81%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.72%
Vitamin K:9.69µg
9.22%
Calcium:87.23mg
8.72%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.96%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.69%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious