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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.
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Paella Lifestyle | San Diego CA | 619-940-8560 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-5323 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 925-487-2025 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | 104 CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Pendry SD | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Birds Eye - Prep Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Hunters Home Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-739-3541 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| James Coffee Co. Escondido | Escondido CA | 619-961-5805 |
| Weapon MO8 | San Diego CA | 619-883-8525 |
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Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 63 days ago, 3/14/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers from Coleman Family Farms 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Cyclops Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 211 days ago, 10/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 225 days ago, 10/03/21 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito peppers from JR Organics 
City Heights Farmers Market
Bernardino Loera Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 226 days ago, 10/02/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 241 days ago, 9/17/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers from jr organics 
Coronado Farmer's Market
Jacy Farm
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAnza, CA About 272 days ago, 8/17/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers are devine lightly sautéed with a black sea salt! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 275 days ago, 8/14/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 292 days ago, 7/28/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 295 days ago, 7/25/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 297 days ago, 7/23/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 303 days ago, 7/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 333 days ago, 6/17/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers from Flora Bella Farms 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 424 days ago, 3/18/21 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers ☀️ 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 477 days ago, 1/24/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 601 days ago, 9/22/20 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 603 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 604 days ago, 9/19/20 Sharer's comments : These are all the rage in restaurants these days. Flash fried with a little salt - yum! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 623 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : Girl and Dug Farm bringing the Shishitos 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 641 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Peppers are coming in fresh! 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 643 days ago, 8/11/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito green 🧚🏻 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 647 days ago, 8/07/20 Sharer's comments : Mounds of Peppers! Pepper season in full swing 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 648 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers are in from Girl and Dug Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 655 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Green Shishitos from Girl and Dug Farm! Locally Sourced! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 662 days ago, 7/23/20 Sharer's comments : Shishito Peppers In Season Now! |
