Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

Fresh and flavorful avocado shiitake spring rolls are a light, tasty meal. Fresh veggies and spicy noodles add texture and bright flavor to these fresh rolls.

recipe originally published February 27, 2013

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1. 1. Why you'll love these fresh rolls
   2. Tips for making spring rolls
   3. Rice paper hydrating technique
   4. What to serve with spring rolls
   5. Jump to recipe: Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

Why you'll love these spring rolls

I love a fresh spring roll, and these avocado shiitake spring rolls are a favorite. They have great flavor and texture, and make a perfect light meal. I like just about any ingredients except cilantro. I do know cilantro adds a bold flavor, so include it if you like. Cilantro would only add to the fresh flavors in this avocado shiitake roll. Here's why you'll love these.

• The spicy almond sauce adds great flavor to these rolls. We toss the ramen noodles in it and use it as a dipping sauce. The bell pepper adds a bright fresh flavor, and the avocado and cashews are rich and buttery. Finally, the pan seared shiitakes bring a deep savory flavor.
• There are many textures going on here, with crunch from the bell pepper and cashew pieces, creamy cool avocado and a chewy noodle and shiitake. If you cook the shiitakes without disturbing them too much, they develop deliciously crispy edges that are wonderful.
• This recipe is very easy to do - please don't be intimidated by the rice paper. I have made so many rice paper rolls over the years, and my rice paper hydrating technique is pretty foolproof. The rest is sautéing the shiitakes and prepping the rest of the short ingredient list while the ramen noodles boil.

Continue reading to see my super easy rice paper hydrating method and this delicious recipe!

Tips for making fresh spring rolls

• Choose ingredients that vary in flavor and texture - fresh veggies, noodles, crunchy nuts, herbs, tofu
• Prep all ingredients and sauce in advance
• Make a "rolling station" with a flat surface - a cutting board or large plate
• Arrange all fillings and sauces around this surface, so you can easily reach everything to assemble rolls
• Arrange the fillings in a line just a bit off from the center, leaving about one and a half inches on each short side.
• When rolling, fold the short sides in first. The rice paper will be sticky and should stick. Then fold the end the filling is closer to first, up and over the fillings. Roll as tightly as you can.
• Use my easy rice paper technique for easy handling and rolling:

Rice paper hydrating technique

Once you have all spring roll ingredients prepped and ready, and a flat surface to assemble your rolls, it is time to hydrate your rice paper.

Hold one rice paper wrapper under water faucet running cool water, literally for one second each side. Just hold it under the running water, flip it over, and that is it.

At this point the rice paper will still have structure and will be firm. That is what you want, and it will continue to soften as you assemble the roll. Work quickly, one rice paper roll at a time.

Place the rice paper on your flat surface and start adding ingredients. Once you are finished and ready to roll, the rice paper should be pliable enough to wrap.

What to serve with fresh spring rolls

 I will eat several of these avocado shiitake spring rolls for lunch and that is often enough, especially if I add tofu for more protein. If you are serving these as a side dish, this crispy coconut tofu is a great main to pair with spring rolls.

For a meal that mimics take out, add vegetable fried rice or sesame scallop fried rice. For even more fresh flavors, this edamame cucumber salad is a terrific choice. 

Vegan crab cakes might not sound traditional, but it was the last dish I enjoyed these spring rolls with.

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Yield: six rolls

Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

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These salad rolls are fresh and flavorful with crisp textures and bright spice.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 block gluten free ramen noodle
• 6 large shiitake mushrooms
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• ⅓ cup raw cashew pieces
• 6 tablespoons spicy almond sauce (plus extra for dipping)
• ½ orange bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
• 6 pieces rice paper

Instructions

Prepare the roll fillings

1. Boil block of ramen according to package instructions.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil or vegetable broth.
3. Add sliced mushrooms to skillet, and sauté until softened with crispy edges. Remove from heat and set aside while you prep the remaining roll ingredients.
4. When ramen has finished cooking, drain and set aside to cool.
5. In small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons spicy almond coconut sauce with rice noodles and cashew pieces.

Filling and rolling rolls

1. Place 3 slices avocado in middle of hydrated rice paper.
2. Top with 2 tablespoons sauced rice noodles.
3. Add several shiitake slices and 4-5 slices bell pepper.
4. Roll tightly like a burrito: fold short sides over filling, then fold one long side over filling and roll / tuck / roll / tuck until completely enclosed.

Notes

Tips for making fresh spring rolls

• Choose ingredients that vary in flavor and texture - fresh veggies, noodles, crunchy nuts, herbs, tofu
• Prep all ingredients and sauce in advance
• Make a "rolling station" with a flat surface - a cutting board or large plate
• Arrange all fillings and sauces around this surface, so you can easily reach everything to assemble rolls
• Arrange the fillings in a line just a bit off from the center, leaving about one and a half inches on each short side.
• When rolling, fold the short sides in first. The rice paper will be sticky and should stick. Then fold the end the filling is closer to first, up and over the fillings. Roll as tightly as you can.
• Use my easy rice paper technique for easy handling and rolling:

Rice paper hydrating technique

The best rice paper hydrating for easy rolling: have a large plate, cutting board, or smooth surface ready to fill roll. Also have fillings prepped and ready before you hydrate the rice paper. Hold wrapper under water faucet running cool water for just a second or two, getting both sides wet. They will still have structure, but as you fill, they will become pliable.

You do not need to submerge rice paper in water - this results in a too wet / sticky paper that is difficult to work with and rips easily.

What to serve with fresh spring rolls

I will eat several of these avocado shiitake spring rolls for lunch and that is often enough, especially if I add tofu for more protein. If you are serving these as a side dish, this crispy coconut tofu is a great main to pair with spring rolls.

For a meal that mimics take out, add vegetable fried rice or sesame scallop fried rice.

For even more fresh flavors, this edamame cucumber salad is a terrific choice. 

Vegan crab cakes might not sound traditional, but it was the last dish I enjoyed these spring rolls with.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120Total Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

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