Step 1

Lay the bamboo sushi rolling mat on a cutting board with bamboo strips going horizontally from you. Cover the bamboo with plastic wrap. Put a sheet of dried seaweed on top of the mat, shiny side down. Spread sushi rice on top of the seaweed and press firmly.

Step 2

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sushi rice. Turn the sushi layer over so that the seaweed is on top.

Step 3

Place cucumber, avocado and crab lengthwise on the seaweed. Roll the bamboo mat forward, pressing the ingredients inside the cylinder-shaped sushi. Press the bamboo mat firmly with hands, then remove the rolled sushi.

Step 4

With a VERY sharp knife, cut the sushi roll into pieces.

Step 5

Serve with a shallow dish of soy sauce for dipping.