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Shishito peppers
shishito peppers
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Other Names:shishito green peppers
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What is Shishito peppers

Shishito peppers are specialty peppers from Japan. These 3"-4 " long peppers with wrinkled skin are used in tempura, yakitori or stir-fries. High in vitamins A and C, these peppers are hotter than bell peppers, but not as hot as chili peppers.

We love these peppers blistered in olive oil in a hot pan then lightly salted. 

 

Substitute for Shishito peppers

You can substitute Padron peppers which may be equally hard to find.  If you want to grill them, or blister them in hot olive oil you can also substitute the fresh green Anaheim chile pepper.  Anaheim's are larger and have a little heat.
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Blistered Shishito peppers served with a light dipping sauce.
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