Vegan Mango Avocado Spring Rolls (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh rolls with mango, avocado, crisp vegetables and herbs in sweet chili sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Spring Rolls

01 - 8 rice paper wrappers, 8.7 inches diameter
02 - 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
03 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
08 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
09 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
10 - 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Sweet Chili Sauce

11 - 0.33 cup sweet chili sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# How to Cook:

01 - Peel, pit, and thinly slice mango and avocado. Julienne carrot and cucumber. Slice bell pepper and shred purple cabbage. Arrange all vegetables, mango, avocado, and herbs on a serving platter for efficient assembly.
02 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable but still firm. Do not over-soak.
03 - Lay the softened wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
04 - Distribute a measured portion of mango strips, avocado slices, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, purple cabbage, and fresh mint, cilantro, and basil leaves in the lower third of the wrapper.
05 - Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling. Tuck in the left and right sides, then roll tightly toward the top edge to form a compact cylinder.
06 - Repeat the hydration, filling, and rolling process with remaining rice paper wrappers and fillings until all eight spring rolls are completed.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce or tamari until well combined. Top with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Transfer spring rolls to a serving plate and accompany with the prepared sweet chili dipping sauce. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required: You don't need a stove, which means these are perfect for hot days when you'd rather not heat up the kitchen.
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying: The mango's natural sugars pair perfectly with creamy avocado, making you feel like you're eating something indulgent without guilt.
  • Looks restaurant-quality: Those translucent wrappers showing off vibrant colors inside never fail to impress, whether you're serving guests or eating alone.
02 -
  • The water temperature is everything: Too cold and the wrapper stays stubborn and tears; too hot and it becomes gluey and impossible to work with, so find that sweet spot and stick with it.
  • Avocado placement matters: Put the avocado slice closest to the part of the wrapper you'll see through, because its pale green color looks stunning in profile and draws people's eyes to your work.
03 -
  • The rice paper softens faster than you think: Set a timer on your phone for 10 seconds the first few times you make these so you don't accidentally over-soak and end up with a wrapper that tears when you pick it up.
  • Arrange your platter strategically: Put ingredients you use most frequently closest to where you'll be rolling, and stack the herbs neatly so you can grab a small bunch with one hand without looking.
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