Roasted Sweet Shishito Peppers

3 servings

30 minutes

Fried sweet shishito peppers are a simple yet delightful dish from Japanese cuisine that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients. These small, aromatic peppers are slightly sweet with unexpected spicy notes and pair perfectly with olive oil and sea salt. They are roasted in a hot cast-iron skillet until appetizing bubbles form on the skin, giving them a light crispness. The dish is often served as an appetizer for a traditional Japanese dinner or as a side to meat and fish dishes. Fried shishito peppers are popular outside Japan for their simplicity and vibrant flavor – they are prepared in restaurants and at home, enjoying the unexpected spiciness of each bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 239.6
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 20.3g
• Carbohydrates: 14.2g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Red chilli pepper: 3 glass
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron skillet) over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Put the pepper in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red chilli pepper: 3 glasss

3. Roast the pepper, turning frequently, until bubbles start to form on the skin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red chilli pepper: 3 glasss

4. Season to taste and serve hot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste