Easy & Colorful Sushi Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice (400g)
• 2 cups water (480ml)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (60ml)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 1/2 pound (225g) imitation crab or cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
• 1/4 cup scallions (spring onions), chopped
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
• 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips (for garnish)
• Soy sauce, for serving