Shishito Pepper | Suzuki Farm | 0.35lb

Shishito Pepper from Suzuki Farm is a small, tender Japanese frying pepper sold by the 0.35 lb pack, mild with the occasional spicy surprise. The name joins SHISHI (guardian lion) and TOGARASHI (chili pepper), a nod to the lion-head shape of its tip.

At a glance

• Variety: Shishito Japanese frying pepper
• Quantity: 0.35 lb pack
• Heat: mostly mild, with roughly one in ten running spicy (more in hot summers)
• Size: small, thin-walled, quick to cook
• Season: grown June to October
• Grower: Suzuki Farm, Japanese specialty produce

Best for

• Blistering in a hot pan or grill
• Quick izakaya-style appetizers
• Tempura and stir-fries
• Skewers and yakitori sides
• A fun, lightly adventurous snack

How to use and pairings

Char whole in a dry or lightly oiled pan until blistered, then finish with sea salt. Pairs well with soy sauce, bonito flakes, lemon, and grilled meats.

Flavor profile

Grassy and mildly sweet with a thin, tender skin, and now and then a pepper with a genuine kick of heat.

About Suzuki Farm

Suzuki Farm grows Japanese vegetables and specialty produce, harvesting shishito peppers through the warm months.