About Shishito Pepper
Shishito Peppers are small, slender Japanese peppers known for mild heat and fun unpredictability – about 1 in 10 shishitos packs surprising kick! Rating 50-200 SHU, these wrinkled green peppers have become trendy in modern cuisine. Traditionally blistered in hot pan with oil and sea salt, they make addictive appetizer. The name ‘shishito’ comes from Japanese word for ‘lion’s head’ referring to shape of pepper’s tip. Quick to cook and easy to grow, shishitos are perfect for home gardens. Rich in vitamins A and C.
Flavor profile
Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat
In the kitchen
Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 60-70 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
- Website or article Wikimedia Commons — Shishito Peppers.jpg (opens in a new tab)
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