Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls (Printable version)
Crisp rice paper rolls with creamy avocado, savory shiitake mushrooms, and fresh vegetables. Perfect light appetizer or healthy snack.
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables & Mushrooms
01 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
02 - 4 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)
# 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 avocado slices, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, and fresh herbs.
05 - Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls total.
06 - Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
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 incredible richness that feels indulgent despite being completely plant based
- These rolls come together in about 30 minutes but look like you spent hours perfecting them—perfect for impressing friends without the stress
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so do not soak it for longer than 15 seconds or you will end up with gummy, difficult to work with wrappers
- Work with one roll at a time and keep finished rolls covered with a slightly damp towel so they do not dry out and become brittle while you finish the rest
03 -
- Place a damp kitchen towel under your rolling surface to keep the rice paper from sliding around while you work
- The dipping sauce tastes even better if you make it a day ahead and let the garlic and ginger infuse into the other ingredients