Rice Rolls with Salmon & Avocado

🥢 Rice Rolls with Salmon & Avocado

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2–3 (makes ~6 rolls)

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🧂 Ingredients

• Smoked or cooked salmon: ~100g, thinly sliced
• Ripe avocado: 1, sliced thinly
• Cucumber or carrot (optional): julienned
• Cooked rice noodles or sushi rice: 1 cup
• Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, or basil (optional)
• Rice paper wrappers: 6–8 sheets
• Lettuce or baby spinach: handful (optional)

🥣 For Dipping Sauce (optional):

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp lime juice or rice vinegar
• A few drops of honey or maple syrup

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Fillings

• Slice salmon, avocado, and any vegetables.
• Cook and drain rice noodles (or prepare sticky rice).
• Set everything out for easy assembly.

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Step 2: Soften the Rice Paper

• Fill a shallow plate or bowl with warm water.
• Dip a rice paper sheet in for ~5 seconds until soft but still slightly firm.
• Place it on a damp cutting board or plate.

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Step 3: Fill the Roll

• In the lower third of the rice paper, place a small amount of noodles/rice.
• Add salmon, avocado, vegetables, and herbs.
• Be careful not to overfill!

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Step 4: Roll It Up

• Fold the sides inward.
• Fold the bottom edge up over the filling.
• Roll tightly toward the top, like a burrito.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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Step 5: Serve

• Cut rolls in half (optional).
• Serve with dipping sauce.
• Best enjoyed fresh!