Reddit reviews JapanBargain, Sushi Roller Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat Maker Square (1, 10.5 inch Square)

Ah yes! Perfect! We would then make our heist preparations by slowly sneaking in explosives all around the place in these:https://www.amazon.com/JapanBargain-S-1574-Roller-Bamboo-10-5-inch/dp/B001F8O9U8/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3RV35LVBLQMQS&keywords=sushi+roller&qid=1550633502&s=gateway&sprefix=sushi+&sr=8-6,
Which we later hold the whole sushi joint hostage with, so that they can make us endless sushi!

I don't know what kind of sushi maker you're talking about, but this is how I do it at home:

This is the only equipment I use. I put that on a flat surface, then i put a square piece of sushi paper (nari? nori? the seaweed) on it. THen, I personally do a layer of sticky rice, cucumber, cream cheese, and imitation crab. Roll using the bamboo mat. Make sure the seaweed ends overlap and perss together tightly, otherwise you will have a sushi mess on the floor. I usually let the whole roll sit while I make the others. Once all full rolls are done, I cut to desired width.

A 10-pack of seaweed is about $5, plus the other things.... I dunno. Let's say $10. For $10 I usually can make about 30-45 sushi circles + end scraps from the larger rolls (which are fun to snack on while making the full rolls)

Totally worth it. But you don't need a kit. The bamboo roller is SUPER helpful though.

Of course - The only essential ingredients are just kim (dried seaweed sheets, aka "nori" in Japanese, the same kind you use for sushi rolls) and bap (rice), hence the name "kimbap", literally translated to "seaweed rice". Think of it as an Asian sandwich - just like you would put any ingredients you want between two slices of bread to make a sandwich, you do the same wrapped in rice and seaweed to make kimbap. The ones I made here are pretty traditional ingredients, except I used Bulgogi for the meat instead of simple sauteed beef.

All the ingredients in the middle:
Bulgogi
Sauteed carrots, julienned (just a little oil, salt, and pepper)
Blanched spinach
Fried egg cut into long strips
Danmuji (Korean pickled raddish)

Tips: use short-grain sticky rice (Sushi rice) and while the rice is still hot, add a couple of drops of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar while fanning it out and mixing quickly (to air out the strong vinegar taste). This keeps the rice from drying out and adds a little sweetness to the rolls.

Once you have all the ingredients prepared, lay out the kim on a bamboo roller and spread the rice evenly to cover the bottom 3/4 of the kim (the rice should be cooled by now, do not use hot rice as the steam will make the kim soggy.)

Lay out all the ingredients in horizontal strips in the middle of the rice. Gently lift the bottom end of the bamboo roller and roll from the bottom. This will take some practice.

Once the kimbap is tightly rolled, rub a drop of sesame oil on the outside and slice them into about 3/4 inch pieces.

That's it! It does take a bit of time from start to finish but it's so worth it!

I think i'll try spicy tuna kimbap next. I'll try to post progress pics as well.

Enjoy!

(I hope that wasn't too long)

Bam!
If you go to an organic market, or farmers market you can generally get good ingredients that are fresh. As for the fish you would want to hit up an asian market, or even Costco! I got some fresh Sashimi"Tuna" the other day from Costco and its super good!
Generally you can make sushi with anything :) A basic sushi normally has Rice, carrots, celery, avocado, and tuna all wrapped up in Nori "Seaweed". But you can spice it up with crab,squid, onions, cream cheese" i like to mix Siracha with it" , sesame seeds, fried wontons, or whatever sounds yummy!!
The beauty of cooking is that there isn't a wrong way to do it!! If a combination of stuff sounds good, try it!
And your gonna want to get a bamboo sushi roller as well. Heres a reference~