Perfecting the technique takes a bit of practice, but the process of making sushi is fun to learn and the mistakes are just as appetizing as their perfectly shaped counterparts. The Asian sections of larger grocery stores carry the various specialty ingredients you'll need, such as nori (seaweed pressed into sheets), sushi rice, pickled ginger, and wasabi, as well as the key piece of equipment, a bamboo sushi-rolling mat that costs around $2.
Arrange the nori, cucumber, crab strips, and avocado on a platter. Put the sesame seeds, sugar, and salt in small bowls and fill a medium bowl with water. Cover both sides of the rolling mat with plastic wrap.
Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down. To keep the rice from sticking to your hands, dip them in the water. Cover the nori almost to the edges with rice. Scatter on the sesame seeds. Flip the nori over (the rice should stay adhered to the nori as you do this).
Roll up the ingredients by slowly folding the mat over the filling. Tuck in the ingredients as you work. When you've formed a log, use the mat to press and shape it. Use the remaining ingredients to make more rolls.
