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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Japanese chile peppers are available year round. Peak season is from May to September.
Description/Taste
A bright, glossy green, Japanese chile peppers vary in size and shape. Slightly curvy and wrinkly, they offer a moderate but distinctive heat. Scoville units: 1-2 (100-1000)
Nutritional Value
Capsicums contain more vitamin A than any other food plant. Chiles also provide an excellent source of vitamin C and the B vitamins, and substantial amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low in calories, low in sodium, hot peppers are high in fiber.
Applications
Japanese peppers are mildly spicy and most often prepared cooked. Saute peppers in olive oil, over high heat, until they just begin to blister- serve hot, sprinkled with sea salt. Deep fry peppers, cook, diced and mix with slivered seaweed for an appetizer. Pan-fry bacon, toss in whole peppers and finish with chopped, fresh Thai basil- serve as an appetizer or side. Japanese Shishito peppers will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Geography/History
Although it is believed Iberian missionaries are credited with the chile's first arrival in Japan, it is thought that possibly the Japanese had experienced chiles in the 17th century during their trade route journeys in Southeast Asia. Japan grows hot chilies mainly for export as Japanese cuisine doesn't usually use chiles as a frequent ingredient in their classic dishes.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Akinori | San Diego CA | 619-220-4888 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Shishito Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food Mayhem |
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Bacon Basil Shishito Peppers |
| The Japanese Food Report |
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Mild Japanese Peppers with Kombu Seaweed |
| The Food Librarian |
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Pan Fried Shishito Peppers |
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Times Square Near Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan About 14 days ago Spotter's comments : Beautiful Japanese supermarket located bottom floor of Times Square shopping mall on Toyko has fresh Shishito peppers Red and Green. Sea Rocket Near San Diego, California, United States About 80 days ago Spotter's comments : Blistered peppers, so delish! Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 123 days ago Spotter's comments : Japanese shisito peppers in stock. Capsicums contain more vitamin A than any other food plant. |
