Cook sushi rice and let it cool slightly
Prepare protein such as raw sushi-grade fish, cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, or tempeh
Cut the protein into bite-sized pieces
Slice vegetables such as cucumber, avocado, carrots, radish, edamame, and seaweed
Make a sauce such as soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha mayo, or ponzu
Add rice to a bowl
Arrange the protein and vegetables on top of the rice
Drizzle with sauce
Add toppings such as sesame seeds, scallions, pickled ginger, or crispy onions
Serve immediately