Fresh Clams with Cucumber and Radish Mash

Fresh Clams with Cucumber and Radish Mash

Seasonings

500 g (about 1 lb) razor clams, 50 g cucumber, 50 g white radish (daikon) puree, 50 g tomato, and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon each of fine salt, sugar, white vinegar, and light soy sauce, with sesame oil to taste.

Steps

1. Clean the clams, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and take the meat out of the shells; remove the stem from the cucumber, wash it, cut it in half, salt it and let it sit for 5 minutes, rinse off the salt, pat dry, and cut into small pieces.

2. Place the white radish puree in a large bowl, add white vinegar, sugar, and light soy sauce, and mix well. Then add the razor clam meat, cucumber dice, and tomato, tossing everything together evenly. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.

Fresh Clams with Cucumber and Radish Mash