Aahhh, Shishito Peppers… What a surprising little guy. Shishitos are a small, slender pepper native to Japan and roughly the length of your finger. The pepper turns from green to red during the ripening process, however they are usually harvested while green. If you’re a foodie, then you’ll enjoy the spice adventure with these wonderful peppers. About one out of every ten peppers is spicy. Shishitos can be broiled, grilled or pan-fried in oil – and even eaten raw if you so desire. We love to eat these beauties sautéed with sesame oil and caramelized onions. Serve this recipe at your next gathering, as they are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- One large red onion – sliced
- 3 Bags of Shishito Peppers
Combine onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan
Add Shishitos
Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
Add 5 Tablespoons of toasted sesame oil
Sauté about 10 minutes
Add a half cup of water to create a bit of liquid
Continue to sauté for 5 minutes
Sprinkle rock sea salt to taste
Flavor to Taste!
