Cut the carrot into long strips and boil until tender. Cut the cucumber into strips, sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture, then rinse briefly. Beat the eggs, cook into a flat omelet, and cut into long strips. Heat a mixture of sugar and vinegar, then mix it into the cooked rice to make seasoned sushi rice. Spread the rice out to cool.

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, add a layer of rice and your fillings, then roll it up tightly.

Wet a sharp knife and slice the sushi rolls.

If you’ve never made sushi rolls before, it can be tricky to get it right the first time and there’s a lot of prep work. Treat it as a fun activity with kids—otherwise, buying ready-made sushi is definitely faster.