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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 sautéed. 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.
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Gyu-Kaku San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-693-3790 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 415-305-0399 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Fools and Kings | San Diego CA | 619-578-2542 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Gaslamp Tavern & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-239-3339 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Circa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-269-9152 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| West Pac Noodle Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6892 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Boto Sushi Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 760-207-5944 |
| Domaine Baran | San Diego CA | 858-952-2949 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Tahona Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
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The Fresh Market
Near Kendall, Florida, United StatesAbout 5 days ago, 1/15/19 Spotter's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 49 days ago, 12/02/18 Spotter'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 78 days ago, 11/03/18 Spotter'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 85 days ago, 10/27/18 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Vista Farmers Market
Wonderland Farm
Near Vista, California, United States858-525-3214 About 106 days ago, 10/06/18 Spotter'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 112 days ago, 9/30/18 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Red and green mix. Kroger Nacogdoches, Texas Near Nacogdoches, Texas, United States About 157 days ago, 8/16/18 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Alvarez Organic Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Mabton 509-830-5242 About 162 days ago, 8/11/18 Spotter'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 170 days ago, 8/03/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 176 days ago, 7/28/18 Spotter'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 211 days ago, 6/23/18 Spotter'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 218 days ago, 6/16/18 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Bristol Farms South Pasadena Near South Pasadena, California, United States About 280 days ago, 4/15/18 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Santa Monica, California, United States818-345-8810 About 287 days ago, 4/08/18 Spotter'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 364 days ago, 1/21/18 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Generally medium to mild. Whole Foods Market Near Brea, California, United States About 477 days ago, 9/30/17 county Fair foods 1008 Western Ave Chicago Illinoi Near Blue Island, Illinois, United States About 500 days ago, 9/07/17 
Boulder Farmers' Market
Near Boulder, Colorado, United StatesAbout 515 days ago, 8/23/17 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Boulder Farmers' Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 522 days ago, 8/16/17 Spotter'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 553 days ago, 7/16/17 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. Jerry's Foods Near Edina, Minnesota, United States About 557 days ago, 7/12/17 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Jerry's Foods. Safeway Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United States About 623 days ago, 5/07/17 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 652 days ago, 4/08/17 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. First of the season from Maggies Farm. wegmans cherry hill Near Woodbury, New Jersey, United States About 653 days ago, 4/07/17 Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at wegmans cherry hill. |
