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.
