Place the bamboo rolling mat on a flat surface with the long side nearest you (the bamboo sticks should be horizontal). Lay out the seaweed sheets, a plate or tray with fillings, and a small bowl of warm water. Also designate a place to put your finished rolls. Position the seaweed on top of the bamboo mat. Sushi. Seaweed snacks can be used to scoop up bits of sushi for a crunchy twist. Miso soup. This soup often includes seaweed, making it a warming and flavorful side. Edamame. Boiled or steamed immature soybeans, lightly salted, pair well with seaweed snacks. Rice. Steamed rice can be a simple and filling complement to seaweed snacks. Vegetable Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, lower to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook until water is fully absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to steam, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Measure 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (50ml) sushi vinegar. Grab a piece of sushi nori. Sushi nori has 2 distinct sides - one is rough & textured while the other is shiny & smoother - & is ever-so-slightly rectangular. Place a piece of sushi nori on top of the plastic wrap/wax paper such that its shiny & smooth side is facing down & one of its slightly longer sides is closest to you. Crack 2 eggs and season with salt and pepper. Beat until fully combined. In a non-stick pan, drizzle in a little bit of oil, and pour in the eggs. Spread so the egg is evenly spread. Cook on low heat for around 2 minutes or until the bottom of the egg is cooked. Flip, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Rice balls: Aside from sushi, nori is use to wrap seasoned rice for rice balls, sometimes using umeboshi. Wrap up tofu or cucumber: Cut sheets of toasted nori into 2-inch-wide strips with kitchen shears. Use the strips to wrap oblong pieces of tofu or cucumber (cut into pieces 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch by 2 inches). sZ7E7.

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