Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls (Printable)

Fresh rolls with avocado, shiitake mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in rice paper. A light Asian-inspired appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll 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 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced

→ Rice Paper & Garnishes

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

→ Dipping Sauce

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

# Directions:

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 - Slice avocado, julienne carrot and cucumber, thinly slice bell pepper, and arrange spinach, scallions, cilantro, and mint 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 - Place 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 fresh herbs.
05 - Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in both sides and roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls total.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
07 - Serve spring rolls immediately, whole or sliced in half, with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These rolls are ridiculously refreshing, the kind of food that makes you feel good just eating them
  • The creamy avocado paired with earthy shiitake creates this incredible texture contrast
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble them in minutes when friends arrive
02 -
  • Over soaked rice paper is the enemy, keep that dip quick and confident
  • Work on a damp towel to prevent sticking without making wrappers too wet
  • Assembly goes faster with a second pair of hands, so make this a group activity
03 -
  • Crisp vegetables are essential, avoid watery ones like ripe tomatoes
  • Room temperature ingredients roll easier than cold ones straight from the fridge

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