What goes with bar-b-que? Shiitake and avocado slaw anyone?

So I'm just going to start off with an apology, there is no picture of this meal b/c Christyn ate it all ... just kidding, Shells & I just forgot to take a picture.

I got home from Phoenix and had not yet come up with a side for a barbecue that I had committed to bringing a coleslaw type side for.  You all can probably guess by now that I wasn't buying (or making basic slaw) so I decided to head to the store and see what hit me.  At the gym, while lifting, I decided that shiitake mushrooms were going to be the base of this "slaw."  After my run, avocados were going to play a part as well.  So now I just had to figure out the rest.

I ended up with a cool and funky slaw that went well with burgers and Carolina style barbecue, and I got the greatest compliment of the night when someone came up to me and said "I loved your slaw, and my husband loved it too ... he hates mushrooms and didn't believe me when I told him they were in there!"

Shiitake & Avocado Spicy Slaw
15 large shiitake mushrooms
2 avocados
2 limes
1 Serrano pepper
1 bag slaw mix
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup soy sauce + 1 tbsp soy sauce (seperate measures)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp (or more to taste) fresh ginger

Wash and trim the stems from the mushrooms, slice into thin slices.  Heat a saute pan over high heat and add a bit of olive oil.  Once the oil runs clear, add the mushrooms and use a wooden spoon to agitate frequently to ensure they don't stick and that they cook on both sides evenly.  Once the mushrooms have released their water and then brought it back in, toss in the tbsp of soy sauce, stir vigorously and then toss in a bowl.

Chop the serrano pepper (removing the seeds if you want to tone down the heat) and add it to the bowl while the mushrooms are still hot.  Allow to cool.

In a smaller bowl, juice the lime and then add the ginger & vinegar.  Slowly add the soy sauce and then sesame oil while continuing to whisk together.  Once the mushrooms have cooled, add the slaw mix and cube and add the avocado (Avocado Cube Training).  Add the liquid over the top, mix (gently) well and then put into a container to settle for an hour or so.  Serve and enjoy!