How to Make Shishito Peppers

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How to Make Shishito Peppers

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Very similar to "pimiento de padrón". Pan Blister... and sprinkle.  Just follow the instructions.

Very similar to "pimiento de padrón". Pan Blister... and sprinkle. Just follow the instructions.

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Shishito are a little bit bigger. Therefore, cook it for a longer period of time.

Shishito are a little bit bigger. Therefore, cook it for a longer period of time.

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Wash and dry.

Wash and dry.

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Skillet on the fire at very high heat.

Skillet on the fire at very high heat.

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Add the peppers... Nothing happens but a small "clack clack" here and there

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Shake the pan and you will see some black spots

Shake the pan and you will see some black spots

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Turn the heat down and add a good amount of olive oil and stir. It will smoke like crazy. If you have a lid for the pan use it now.

Turn the heat down and add a good amount of olive oil and stir. It will smoke like crazy. If you have a lid for the pan use it now.

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Keep shaking and mixing until they are cooked. A couple of minutes will do. Just test one before put them on the table.

Keep shaking and mixing until they are cooked. A couple of minutes will do. Just test one before put them on the table.

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Blistered skin.

Blistered skin.

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Heavily on the salt. Fleur de sel will do.

Heavily on the salt. Fleur de sel will do.

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Seems about ready.

Seems about ready.

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Put it on the plate

Put it on the plate

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They will wilt. Just shake it before you eat it to get the excess of salt off.

They will wilt. Just shake it before you eat it to get the excess of salt off.

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It's ok to leave the stems.

It's ok to leave the stems.

You're Done

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Shishito peppers

Fleur de sel

Olive oil

Oh Snap Snap

My dad likes to cook shishito peppers with a little bit of miso, ginger and shiso (Japanese basil) leaves.

Oh Snap Snap 7 months ago

Diya P

So easy. Will give it a try for sure :)

Diya P 10 months ago

Jane Lee

I love shishito peppers!! :)

Jane Lee 10 months ago

Kelly Bee

I love these! I had them in Spain when I was studying abroad! Wish I could find these in San Francisco!!

Kelly Bee 10 months ago

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