Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls (Printable)
Light rice paper rolls filled with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and sautéed shiitake mushrooms served with tangy dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
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→ Rice Paper & Garnishes
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→ Dipping Sauce
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# How to Make It:
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 - Place a small handful of spinach or lettuce in the center of the rice paper. Top with slices of avocado, sautéed shiitake, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, and herbs. Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in both sides, and roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
06 - Serve spring rolls immediately, whole or sliced in half, with dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These rolls hit that perfect balance between creamy avocado and earthy shiitake mushrooms that feels like a revelation every single bite
- You can make them ahead of time and they actually get better as the flavors meld together in the fridge
- The dipping sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant
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- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so if youre making these ahead, cover them with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap to prevent drying out
- Work quickly once the rice paper is softened, and dont soak it longer than 15 seconds or it becomes impossibly fragile to handle
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- If your rice paper tears, dont stress, just layer a small piece of softened rice paper over the tear and keep rolling
- A damp kitchen towel under your work surface prevents the rice paper from sticking and makes cleanup easier