Shishito Peppers
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ITEM SPECS
Size: | Approximately 10lbs. |
Season: | Available year round |
Scoville Heat Rating: | 20-500 (chile heat scale) |
Origin: | USA or Mexico, depending on season |
PRODUCT INFO
Less spicy than a jalapeno with a nice sweetness, shishito peppers are perhaps the pepper most commonly served fresh in Japan. With thin walls and tiny seeds, they are almost completely edible (don’t eat the stem) and high in vitamins A and C.
STORAGE
Storage: | Store shishito chilies in the refrigerator wrapped in a zip top bag. |
Shelf Life: | Up to 3-5 days at room temperature, longer if refrigerated. |
RECIPES & TIPS
Shishito peppers are served whole in Japan more often than they are chopped. They are good raw, but are particularly tasty grilled, sautéed, roasted or dipped in tempura batter and deep fried.
How to Grill & Saute Shishito Peppers - simple, easy & delicious!
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