Honestly, the best way to learn how to do it is dive right in. Buy a mat (they're not expensive, mine was only $2), some nori, and some sushi rice, and just *try* it. Your first rolls will look like hell, but don't even worry about it - they still taste good, and that's all that matters. Or you can do what I suggested, and take a bowl of sushi rice topped with other things - it's very portable.
Wasabi is a Japanese horseradish condiment. I buy it in powder form - you mix a little with water to make a paste, and used *sparingly*, it's a good bit of flavor.
I tried shredding nori with a sharp knife, and it crumbled more than anything, so I'd say that crumbling the nori would actually be a better idea. As for the omelet, I just sliced it in very thin slivers with a knife. The omelet is GOOD. I'll post the recipe at the end of this reply... I bet you'll want to try it!
I deseed the cucumber, but I do NOT peel it.
Omelet, modified and simplified:
Egg beaters to equal 2 eggs 1 tbsp water or broth 1 1/2 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
Whisk it all together, pour it out on a preheated nonstick pan sprayed with cooking spray, so that it's in a thin layer. Cover and let it cook until firm. Let it cool, then turn it out on a cutting board and cut it into slivers. I find that folding it a couple times make the cutting quicker and easier.
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