Shishito is Japanese pepper similar to Padrón. Rating 50,200 SHU makes most very mild. About 1 in 10 has surprising heat. Traditional blistered or tempura-fried in Japan. The name means ‘lion head’ for wrinkled tip. Very popular in Japanese cuisine. Becoming trendy worldwide. Excellent with sea salt. The mild heat and gambling aspect make them fun. Shows Japanese pepper cultivation.

Mild, 1 in 10 hot

Japanese blistered peppers, tempura