Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls (Printable Version)

Fresh rice paper rolls with creamy avocado, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and crisp vegetables served with tangy dipping sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

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→ Rice Paper & Garnishes

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→ Dipping Sauce

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# Directions:

01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly caramelized. Set aside to cool completely.
02 - Julienne the carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice the red bell pepper. Slice the avocado just before assembly. Finely chop the scallions. Wash and dry the spinach or lettuce leaves. Pick cilantro and mint leaves from stems. Arrange all ingredients 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 pliable and just softened. Carefully transfer to a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board, smoothing out any wrinkles.
04 - Place a small handful of spinach or lettuce in the center third of the rice paper. Layer with 2-3 avocado slices, a portion of sautéed shiitake mushrooms, carrot strips, cucumber strips, bell pepper slices, scallions, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
05 - Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling tightly. Fold in both sides toward the center, then roll forward from bottom to top, keeping the roll tight and tucking in ingredients as you go. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
07 - Serve spring rolls immediately, whole or sliced diagonally in half, with dipping sauce on the side. For best presentation, place sliced rolls cut-side up to showcase the colorful filling.

# Expert Tips:

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  • These rolls strike that perfect balance between feeling fancy and being ridiculously simple to throw together
  • The combination of creamy avocado and earthy shiitake creates flavors that make you forget youre eating something so healthy
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble them last minute, making you look like a kitchen wizard
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  • Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so assemble these no more than an hour before serving
  • Wet your hands occasionally when rolling to prevent the rice paper from sticking to your fingers
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby to patch any tiny tears that might happen during rolling
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  • Use a very sharp knife when slicing the rolls to prevent the delicate wrapper from tearing
  • Cover finished rolls with a slightly damp paper towel while you assemble the rest to keep them fresh

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