Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls (Printable Version)

Crisp vegetables and creamy avocado wrapped in delicate rice paper with savory shiitake mushrooms.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

01 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
02 - 4.5 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach or lettuce leaves
07 - 2 tbsp scallions, finely sliced

→ Rice Paper & Garnishes

08 - 8 sheets rice paper (8.5 inch diameter)
09 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
10 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves

→ Dipping Sauce

11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
15 - 1 tsp grated ginger
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - 1 tbsp water (as needed to thin)

# How-To:

01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Set aside to cool.
02 - Prepare all fresh vegetables including avocado, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach, scallions, and herbs. Arrange them within easy reach for assembly.
03 - Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet in the water for 10-15 seconds until just softened, then carefully lay flat on a clean kitchen towel or cutting board.
04 - Lay a small handful of spinach or lettuce in the center of the rice paper. Top with a few slices each of avocado, sautéed shiitake, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, and a sprinkle of herbs.
05 - Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in both sides and roll up tightly to close. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls total.
06 - Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed to reach desired thickness.
07 - Serve spring rolls immediately, whole or sliced in half, with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy avocado and earthy shiitake mushrooms creates this perfect balance that feels luxurious
  • You can prep everything ahead and just roll when you are ready to eat
  • No cooking required for most of it just a quick sauté for the mushrooms
02 -
  • Rice paper keeps softening as it sits so work reasonably quickly once you soak it
  • Warm water works better than hot for softening the wrappers without making them sticky
  • Let the mushrooms cool completely or they will make the rice paper tear
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers if they get sticky while rolling
  • If your wrappers are cracking let them soften longer or use slightly warmer water

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