Ingredients (2–3 rolls)

• 3 sheets nori, 2 bowls rice
• Danmuji (pickled radish), burdock strips
• 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 carrot, 2 eggs
• Ham or surimi (optional)
• Salt, sesame oil, sesame seeds

Season the rice

• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• A pinch of sesame

Method

1. Season warm rice with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
2. Deseed cucumber, cut into sticks; julienne carrot and sauté lightly.
3. Make a thin egg omelette and slice into strips.
4. Spread rice thinly on nori, add fillings, roll tightly; seal edge with a little sesame oil.
5. Slice and sprinkle with sesame.

Tip: Less rice makes rolling easier.