Cucumber Sumiso

• 2 medium cucumbers
• 1 7-ounce can hokki clams, sliced
• 1 tablespoon clam juice
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, ground

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons miso
• 1/4 teaspoon gourmet powder
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Peel cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise (seeds may be removed if desired); cut crosswise into thin slices. Salt lightly and let stand for a short while. Squeeze gently and set aside. Combine ingredients for sauce in a bowl. Add other ingredients to sauce and chill. Just before serving, add cucumbers and mix well.