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Description/Taste
Shishito chile peppers have a bright, glossy green exterior skin. When allowed to ripen fully on the plant Shishitos will turn a vibrant red, and their walls will be thicker fleshed. A petite pepper it measures on average two to three inches in length with a slightly curvy shape and tip end that folds up into itself. Its skin is lined with grooves and wrinkles, even more so than that of its look alike the padron pepper. It has a piquant and peppery flavor with sweet and vegetal nuances. Its heat can vary from very mild to spicy hot with one in ten peppers offering a heat, unlike the others, on average its Scoville units range between 100 and 1,000.
Seasons/Availability
Japanese Shishito chile peppers are available year-round with a peak season in summer.
Current Facts
The Shishito chile pepper, also known as Kkwarigochu in Korea, botanically is a part of Capsicum annuum and is a Japanese variety pepper. Similar in shape, form and flavor to the Spanish padron the Shishito peppers are petite and relatively mild in flavor, with one out of every ten peppers offering a random hot and spicy kick. They are the immature version of the Shishito pepper and will ripen to a vivid red hue if allowed to, though, they are most commonly found commercially in their green form. They have long been a popular snack food item in Japan and in recent years have become more of a mainstream pepper in the United States, popping up in farmers markets when in season and appearing on menus at restaurants.
Applications
The mildly spiced Japanese Shishito chiles are most often prepared cooked. Their peppery taste takes on a richer flavor profile and becomes slightly smoky when cooked. Most commonly they are prepared blistered in oil, finished with sea salt and served stem on as a finger food. They can also be broiled, grilled or sautƩed. Before preparing poke a small hole in the peppers to prevent them from bursting when cooking. They are known for their thin skin which blisters and chars much more easily and quicker than many pepper varieties. Once blistered they can be chopped and utilized atop pizzas, pasta, paella, omelets and salads, or served alongside sauces and spices for dipping. Shishitos can also be prepared tempura style or as a quick pickle. Their flavor marries well with herbs such as Thai basil and cilantro, citrus such as lemon and yuzu, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, browned butter, sea salt, soy sauce, shellfish, chorizo, anchovies, bonito flakes, goat cheese and cream based sauces. To store, keep refrigerated and use within two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Japan the generic name for many chile peppers including the Shishito is togarishi. In Japanese cuisine the petite Shishito peppers are often prepared yakitori style, ie skewered and grilled over an open fire.
Geography/History
Originating in Japan the Shishito pepper is believed to have gotten its name from its tip end which to some resembles the head of a lion or in Japanese, shishi. Shishitos are a relative of the famous and sought after Spanish pepper the padron. Fairly easy to grow the Shishito pepper plant is a prolific fruiter given it is provided ample sunshine and warm to hot growing conditions. Since the early 2000's the Shishito pepper has experienced a surge in popularity in the culinary world. Formerly a specialty found only in Japan it can now be found when in season at restaurants and specialty markets around the world.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bread and Barley | Encinitas CA | 619-840-6489 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Gyu-Kaku San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-693-3790 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| West Pac Noodle Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6892 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Fools and Kings | San Diego CA | 619-578-2542 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| 10 Barrel Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| HSP Automotive Group | ||
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 415-305-0399 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Bay Park Fish Company | San Diego CA | 619-276-3474 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-961-9960 |
| NoW Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-699-4451 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Cirque Du Soleil America Inc. | Las Vegas NV | 702-513-2146 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
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Cardiff Seaside Market
Near Cardiff by the Sea, California, United StatesAbout 23 days ago, 4/26/19 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 31 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : peppers Shishito from Netherlands š³š± 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers are at Central Market in Texas! 
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 74 days ago, 3/06/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Shishito peppers ! 
Marukai Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 86 days ago, 2/22/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Marukai Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 91 days ago, 2/17/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
The Fresh Market
Near Kendall, Florida, United StatesAbout 124 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 168 days ago, 12/02/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 197 days ago, 11/03/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Jacy Farm Sung Goo Cho
Near San Diego, California, United States951-837-0536 About 204 days ago, 10/27/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Vista Farmers Market
Wonderland Farm
Near Vista, California, United States858-525-3214 About 225 days ago, 10/06/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 231 days ago, 9/30/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Red and green mix. Kroger Nacogdoches, Texas Near Nacogdoches, Texas, United States About 276 days ago, 8/16/18 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Alvarez Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Mabton 509-830-5242 About 281 days ago, 8/11/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Magnolia Farmers Market. Sautee or grill with a little salt, flavorful and not spicy! Festhalle Farmers Market, Cullman, AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States About 289 days ago, 8/03/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 295 days ago, 7/28/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 330 days ago, 6/23/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 337 days ago, 6/16/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Bristol Farms South Pasadena Near South Pasadena, California, United States About 399 days ago, 4/15/18 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Santa Monica, California, United States818-345-8810 About 406 days ago, 4/08/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Really good pan fried. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 483 days ago, 1/21/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Generally medium to mild. Whole Foods Market Near Brea, California, United States About 596 days ago, 9/30/17 county Fair foods 1008 Western Ave Chicago Illinoi Near Blue Island, Illinois, United States About 619 days ago, 9/07/17 
Boulder Farmers' Market
Near Boulder, Colorado, United StatesAbout 634 days ago, 8/23/17 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Boulder Farmers' Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 641 days ago, 8/16/17 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
Chino Farms
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States6123 Calzada Del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe 92067 858-756-3184 About 672 days ago, 7/16/17 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. Jerry's Foods Near Edina, Minnesota, United States About 676 days ago, 7/12/17 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Jerry's Foods. |
