Actions speak louder than words

photo by: Rudi Tabora

Banana turon is as simple as soy sauce and rice and yet with just this simplicity, it fills the stomach, increases our endorphins, and sweetens our palette. I grab the fork and lightly hold it with my right hand, I gently pierce into the perfectly golden and crunchy lumpia wrapper that cradles the Saba Banana and mouth-watering jack fruit strip. I'm rushing the slice of heaven into my mouth and yet, in my mind, the tang and soft touch on my lips just makes time slow down and I savor the sweet coconut and mango syrup medley. Finally, I bite. The taste of everything in my mouth gives me goose bumps and I feel like an orgasm has just happened in my mouth. Then I remember, it's just Banana Turon.