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Cook rice according to package directions and while it is still hot, stir in rice vinegar, sugar and salt (if using) to make your sticky rice.
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Spray a 9x13 pan VERY WELL with non-stick cooking spray or line it with wax paper (I used cooking spray and it worked well). Try to use a pan that has straight edges on the bottom.
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When the rice is cool enough to handle, measure out 2 1/2 cups and press it evenly in the bottom of the pan.
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Layer 2 sheets of nori over the rice and press to make it stick. Cut the nori so it fits, if necessary.
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Spread the cream cheese evenly over the nori.
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Layer to julienned cucumber evenly over the cream cheese. You may need more than one cucumber to cover all the cream cheese.
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Chop the crab meat and sprinkle it over the cucumber.
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Top the crab meat with 2 more nori sheets and press lightly to compact everything.
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Take the remaining 2 1/2 cups of sticky rice and carefully spread it out over the nori.
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Cover with wax paper and press everything firmly into the pan. I actually used a brick to make sure the edges were pressed, too. A pancake turner would work as long as you really press with all your might.
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Keeping the wax paper over the top of the sushi, place a cutting board on top of the pan.
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Quickly but carefully flip the pan onto the cutting board. If the sushi sticks, tap lightly with a wooden spoon until it releases. If you lined the pan with wax paper, remove the paper now.
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Sprinkle rice with sesame seeds, to taste.
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Cut the sushi into squares with a very sharp knife. If it is still sticking, try wetting the knife in between cuts.
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Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi.
