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Green Shishito Chile Peppers

Inventory, 10 lbs : 27.16
This item was last sold on : 11/12/18

• 151 Featured Restaurants

• 23 Recipe Ideas

• 22 Spots

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.

Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Neighborhood Burger	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
Boto Sushi Del Mar	Del Mar CA	760-207-5944
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Full Moon	San Diego CA	619-233-3711
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Fools and Kings	San Diego CA	619-578-2542
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
The LOT (Fashion Island)	Newport Beach CA	949-281-0069
West Pac Noodle Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6892

the other 131...

Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	619-236-1299
Gyu-Kaku San Diego	San Diego CA	858-693-3790
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Sushi Lounge on Market	San Diego CA	888-811-6436
Pendry SD (Nasons)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Harney Sushi Oceanside	CA	760-967-1820
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
10 Barrel Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
Pendry SD (5th & Rose)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Viejas Casino Locale	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Bar Bodega	San Diego CA	619-544-0500
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Sushi Tadokoro	San Diego CA	619-347-2792
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Martinis above Fourth	San Diego CA	619-241-2622
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Pacific Beach Ale House Bar	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Currant	San Diego CA	619-702-6309
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Gaslamp Tavern & Grill Bar	San Diego CA	619-239-1344
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Wokou Noodles & Pours	San Diego CA	858-779-2620
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula	Temecula CA	619-295-3173
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Two Seven Eight	San Diego CA	619-278-0080
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Harvest by The Patio	San Diego CA	619-550-1262
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Bikram's Students	San Diego CA	619-220-6811
UCSD Faculty Club	La Jolla CA	858-246-2638
Maretalia Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta	San Diego CA	619-339-1924
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-255-2491
West Root	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Sorority Cuisine - Achio	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	619-520-4793
The Patio On 101	Encinitas CA	858-270-9900
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
The LOT (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-987-9537
Bang Bang	San Diego CA	619-677-2264
Waypoint Public	San Diego CA	619-255-8778
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Fireside by The Patio	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
The LOT (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-987-9537
Lauberge Del MarLauberge	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
The Oceanaire Seafood Room	San Diego CA	619-858-2277
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
The Patio Marketplace	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Izakaya Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-274-2742
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills)	San Diego CA	619-501-5090
The Patio on Lamont	San Diego CA	619-235-5606
Costa Brava	San Diego CA	858-273-1218
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia)	Leucadia Ca	415-305-0399
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina	San Diego CA	619-222-0561
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
Ad Libitum	San Diego CA	909-938-9580
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Illusions Theatre	San Diego CA	760-500-2378
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Horton Grand Hotel	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Fishmonger's Market	San Diego CA	619-646-5238
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858 926 9644
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-269-4626

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Shishito Chile Peppers. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Gardner Cook		Shishito Pepper Scrambled Eggs and Cheese
She's Cookin		Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Pickled Plum		Shishito Tsukene
Spontaneous Tomato		Blistered Shishito Salsa with Roasted Cod
Saveur		Charred Cauliflower and Shishito Peppers with Picada Sauce
Strength and Sunshine		Black Garlic Shishito Verde Chicken
Taste With The Eyes		Watermelon Carpaccio, Blistered Shishito, Mitsuba, Lime
A Spicy Perspective		Tempura Shishito Peppers with Korean Mayo
Taste With The Eyes		Grilled King Trumpet Mushrooms & Shishito Peppers on Rosemary Skewers
I Am A Food Blog		Blistered Shishito and Burrata Bread Salad with Black Vinegar Soy Dressing

the other 13...

Daisy's World		Grilled Artichokes with Shishito Pepper Aioli
Fearless Dining		Sauted Chicken with Shishito Pepper Sauce over Cheesy Polenta
Chic Eats		Blistered Padron or Shishito Peppers with Chorizo and Smoked Sea Salt
From A Chef's Kitchen		Japanese Beef and Shishito Pepper Skewers
Fearless Dining		Shishito Pepper Stir Fry
The Fit Fork		East-West Shishito Pepper and Mushroom Saute
Spoon Fork Bacon		Blistered Shishito Peppers
Seasonal and Savory		Beer-Battered Shishito Peppers with Sake-Soy Dipping Sauce
Fearless Dining		Chilled Shishito Pepper Soup
Bitter Sweet		Sweet Heat
Food and Style		Marinated Feta with Pan-Roasted Shishito Peppers and Olives
Little Leopard Book		Shishito Peppers in Soy Ginger Sauce
Food Republic		Shishito Yuzu-Ade Cocktail

Recently Spotted
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Little Italy Mercato

Mike - JR Organics
17603306812

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 10 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
951-837-0536

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 17 days ago, 10/27/18
Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Vista Farmers Market

Wonderland Farm
858-525-3214

Near Vista, California, United States
About 38 days ago, 10/06/18
Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Brentwood Farmers' Market

Country Fresh Herbs
818-345-8810

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 44 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 89 days ago, 8/16/18

Magnolia Farmers Market

Alvarez Organic Farm
, Mabton
509-830-5242

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 94 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 102 days ago, 8/03/18

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Tamai Family Farms
Oxnard, Ca
805-907-1706

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 108 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
17603306812

Near Poway, California, United States
About 143 days ago, 6/23/18
Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Poway Farmers Market.

Little Italy Mercato

Mike - JR Organics
17603306812

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 150 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 212 days ago, 4/15/18

Brentwood Farmers Market

Country Fresh Herbs
818-345-8810

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 219 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
818-345-8810

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 296 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 409 days ago, 9/30/17

county Fair foods 1008 Western Ave Chicago Illinoi Near Blue Island, Illinois, United States
About 432 days ago, 9/07/17

Boulder Farmers' Market Near Boulder, Colorado, United States
About 447 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 States
About 454 days ago, 8/16/17
Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Chino's Vegetable Shop

Chino Farms
6123 Calzada Del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe 92067
858-756-3184

Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States
About 485 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 489 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 555 days ago, 5/07/17

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 584 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 585 days ago, 4/07/17
Spotter's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at wegmans cherry hill.