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Description/Taste
Green Shishito chile peppers are slender, slightly curved pods, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a cylindrical shape with an inward folded tip on the non-stem end. The skin is glossy, smooth, and green, covered in deep folds, wrinkles, and creases. Underneath the delicate skin, the flesh is thin, crisp, aqueous, and pale green, encasing a central cavity filled with membranes and small, round, and flat, cream-colored seeds. Green Shishito chile peppers have a vegetal and grassy flavor with subtle notes of citrus and pepper. The peppers contain a mild heat with the occasional pod containing hotter attributes, and when cooked, they develop savory, smoky nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Green Shishito chile peppers are available year-round with a peak season in summer through early fall.
Current Facts
Green Shishito chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a relatively mild, Japanese variety that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Earning their name from shishi, the Japanese word for lion, Green Shishito peppers have a creased tip that some believe resembles the head of a lion. The peppers are also known as Kkwarigochu in Korea and have a mild to moderate level of spice, averaging 100-1,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. Though many Shishito peppers may be mild, approximately one in ten peppers will contain a spicy kick creating an enticing game of chance when consuming multiple peppers. Green Shishito chile peppers are young pods that are harvested early, and if left to fully mature on the plant, they would turn bright red. The green peppers are the most common form of the pepper found in commercial markets and are a popular snack food item in Japan. In recent years, the peppers have also become a widespread variety in the United States, favored for their thin skins and bright flavors, and are appearing on menus at restaurants in a wide variety of applications.
Nutritional Value
Green Shishito chile peppers are an excellent source of fiber, which can help stimulate digestion and vitamins B6, C, and K, which can help protect and boost the immune system. The peppers are also a good source of potassium, vitamin A, and folate.
Applications
Green Shishito chile peppers are best suited for lightly cooked applications such as blistering, grilling, sautéing, and roasting. When cooked, the pod’s peppery taste develops a richer flavor and becomes slightly smoky, which complements salty and savory sauces. Green Shishito chile peppers are most popularly blistered in oil, finished with sea salt, and served with the stem on as finger food. It is important to note that before preparing, a small hole should be poked in the peppers to prevent them from bursting when cooking. Green Shishito chile peppers are also known for their thin skin, which blisters and chars much more quickly than many pepper varieties. Once blistered, they can be chopped and utilized on pizzas and pasta, mixed into paella, stirred into curries, cooked into omelets, tossed into salads, or served alongside sauces and spices for dipping. The peppers can also be prepared tempura style or as a quick pickle. Green Shishito chile peppers pair 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. The fresh peppers will keep 1-2 weeks when stored whole and unwashed in a paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the last decade, izakayas have become one of the most popular small plate dining venues in the United States. Originally from Japan, izakayas are the Japanese’s take on a tapas bar and were partially designed to help increase sake consumption among the younger population. The local bars offer a wide variety of food items to share with family and friends, and the ambiance is meant to be loud, relaxing, and a place to spend an extended period of time while continually ordering food and drinks. At izakayas, the plates are traditionally small and are brought to the table as soon as they are ready. Many of the dishes found at izakayas are meant to complement the drink selection, providing salty, savory, crunchy, and spicy flavors. Green Shishito chile peppers are one of the popular and more common items seen at American izakayas, quickly blistered over an open fire and sprinkled in sea salt, and are viewed as a trendy, modern, and comfortable finger food.
Geography/History
Green Shishito chile peppers are native to Japan and are believed to have been developed from padron chile peppers, which were a highly sought-after variety in Spain. First introduced to Japan through Portuguese explorers in the 16th century, peppers became highly cultivated across Japan and were selectively bred for specific flavor characteristics. Today Green Shishito chile peppers are still widely grown in Japan and are also grown in Europe and the United States. The peppers can be found through local farmer’s markets, at specialty grocers, and are also sold through online seed catalogs for home garden use.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 352-988-3742 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 925-487-2025 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-5323 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA |
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Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 50 days ago, 3/18/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers ☀️ 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 103 days ago, 1/24/21 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 227 days ago, 9/22/20 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 229 days ago, 9/20/20 
University District Farmers Market
Tonnemaker Valley Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States16211 140th Place NE Woodinville WA 98072 206-930-1565 https://www.tonnemaker.com About 230 days ago, 9/19/20 Sharer's comments : These are all the rage in restaurants these days. Flash fried with a little salt - yum! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 249 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : Girl and Dug Farm bringing the Shishitos 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 267 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Peppers are coming in fresh! 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 269 days ago, 8/11/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito green 🧚🏻 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 273 days ago, 8/07/20 Sharer's comments : Mounds of Peppers! Pepper season in full swing 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 274 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers are in from Girl and Dug Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 281 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Green Shishitos from Girl and Dug Farm! Locally Sourced! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 288 days ago, 7/23/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers In Season Now! 
Nijiya Market
Nijiya Market - Japanese Village Plaza
Near Los Angeles, California, United States124 Japanese Village Plaza Mall Los Angeles CA 90012 213-680-3280 http://www.nijiya.com About 460 days ago, 2/02/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Market - W. Las Tunas Drive
Near Alhambra, California, United States515 W Las Tunas Drive San Gabriel CA 91776 626-457-2899 https://www.mitsuwa.com About 461 days ago, 2/01/20 
Armen Market
Near Altadena, California, United StatesAbout 462 days ago, 1/31/20 
Zion Market
Near Irvine, California, United StatesAbout 467 days ago, 1/26/20 Sharer's comments : Twisted peppers. 
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central - Imperial Hwy
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18171 Imperial Hwy Yorba Linda CA 92886 714-386-5510 http://www.tokyocentralmarket.com About 468 days ago, 1/25/20 
Leucadia farmers market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 572 days ago, 10/13/19 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 584 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 😋 
New Morning Market
Near Woodbury, Connecticut, United StatesAbout 608 days ago, 9/07/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 646 days ago, 7/31/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishitos in house! 
Leucadia farmers market
J.R. Organics
Near Encinitas, California, United States760-453-4144 About 649 days ago, 7/28/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 655 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 655 days ago, 7/22/19 
Bi-Rite Market
Bi-Rite Market - 18th Street
Near San Francisco, California, United States3639 18th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-241-9760 About 665 days ago, 7/12/19 
Golden Produce
Golden Produce
Near San Francisco, California, United States172 Church Street San Francisco CA 94114 415-431-1536 About 665 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 666 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito pepers 
Elat Market
Elat Market - W Pico
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States8730 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90035 310-659-7076 About 684 days ago, 6/23/19 
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2975 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-751-8433 About 686 days ago, 6/21/19 
Seiwa Market
Seiwa Market
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States3151 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-852-6980 About 686 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens -Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 689 days ago, 6/18/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 691 days ago, 6/16/19 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 699 days ago, 6/08/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 699 days ago, 6/08/19 
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 708 days ago, 5/30/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito pepper 👌🏻 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Dawn Birch
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-750-7480 About 709 days ago, 5/29/19 Sharer's comments : First of the season Shishito Peppers! From Flora Bella Organic Farms |
