Step 1

Wash produce before preparing.

Step 2

Cook brown rice in 3 cups of water.

Step 3

While that is cooking, heat up rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Let cool.

Step 4

When rice comes to a boil, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Step 5

Let rice cool until it is warm.

Step 6

Mix rice with vinegar mixture until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is sticky.

Step 7

Peel and dice cucumber and slice avocado; set aside.

Step 8

Layer cucumber at the bottom of a one-cup measuring cup.

Step 9

Pack rice on top of the cucumber to fill the cup.

Step 10

Place a plate face down on the cup, hold together, and turn both over so the plate rests on the counter top or table.

Step 11

Top with Avocado.

Step 12

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Step 13

Optional: break up pieces of dried seaweed or nori on top for the full sushi experience!