Avocado Spring Rolls

Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant and delicious Fresh Avocado, Purple Cabbage, and Vegetable Spring Rolls, accompanied by a delectable Thai Mango Sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Bursting with colors and flavors, these spring rolls are a delightful fusion of creamy avocados, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all embraced by delicate rice paper. Topped with sesame seeds for added texture, they offer a refreshing and enticing culinary experience. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal, these rolls are a celebration of freshness and a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients:

For the Spring Rolls:

• 8-10 rice paper wrappers

• 2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced

• 1 large carrot, julienned

• 1 cucumber, julienned

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

• 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the Thai Mango Sauce:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)

• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar (for a vegan option)

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mango Sauce:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or agave nectar), minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.

• Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spiciness as needed. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set it aside.

2. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Prepare all your vegetable and herb fillings, including slicing the avocados, julienning the carrots and cucumbers, and thinly slicing the purple cabbage.

3. Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers:

• Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable but not too soft. Place it on a clean, damp kitchen towel.

4. Assemble the Spring Rolls:

• Lay a few slices of avocado in the center of the rice paper wrapper.

• Add a small portion of carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, bean sprouts, purple cabbage, cilantro, mint, and basil on top of the avocado.

5. Roll the Spring Rolls:

• Fold in the sides of the rice paper wrapper and then tightly roll it up from the bottom, similar to rolling a burrito.

6. Repeat the Process:

• Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, making as many spring rolls as desired.

7. Serve with Mango Sauce and Sesame Seeds:

• Serve the spring rolls with the Thai mango sauce for dipping.

• Sprinkle sesame seeds over the spring rolls for added crunch and flavor.

• You can also garnish with extra fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if you like.