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Description/Taste
Shishito chile peppers have a bright, glossy green exterior skin. When allowed to ripen fully on the plant Shishitos will turn a vibrant red, and their walls will be thicker fleshed. A petite pepper it measures on average two to three inches in length with a slightly curvy shape and tip end that folds up into itself. Its skin is lined with grooves and wrinkles, even more so than that of its look alike the padron pepper. It has a piquant and peppery flavor with sweet and vegetal nuances. Its heat can vary from very mild to spicy hot with one in ten peppers offering a heat, unlike the others, on average its Scoville units range between 100 and 1,000.
Seasons/Availability
Japanese Shishito chile peppers are available year-round with a peak season in summer.
Current Facts
The Shishito chile pepper, also known as Kkwarigochu in Korea, botanically is a part of Capsicum annuum and is a Japanese variety pepper. Similar in shape, form and flavor to the Spanish padron the Shishito peppers are petite and relatively mild in flavor, with one out of every ten peppers offering a random hot and spicy kick. They are the immature version of the Shishito pepper and will ripen to a vivid red hue if allowed to, though, they are most commonly found commercially in their green form. They have long been a popular snack food item in Japan and in recent years have become more of a mainstream pepper in the United States, popping up in farmers markets when in season and appearing on menus at restaurants.
Applications
The mildly spiced Japanese Shishito chiles are most often prepared cooked. Their peppery taste takes on a richer flavor profile and becomes slightly smoky when cooked. Most commonly they are prepared blistered in oil, finished with sea salt and served stem on as a finger food. They can also be broiled, grilled or sautéed. Before preparing poke a small hole in the peppers to prevent them from bursting when cooking. They are known for their thin skin which blisters and chars much more easily and quicker than many pepper varieties. Once blistered they can be chopped and utilized atop pizzas, pasta, paella, omelets and salads, or served alongside sauces and spices for dipping. Shishitos can also be prepared tempura style or as a quick pickle. Their flavor marries 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. To store, keep refrigerated and use within two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Japan the generic name for many chile peppers including the Shishito is togarishi. In Japanese cuisine the petite Shishito peppers are often prepared yakitori style, ie skewered and grilled over an open fire.
Geography/History
Originating in Japan the Shishito pepper is believed to have gotten its name from its tip end which to some resembles the head of a lion or in Japanese, shishi. Shishitos are a relative of the famous and sought after Spanish pepper the padron. Fairly easy to grow the Shishito pepper plant is a prolific fruiter given it is provided ample sunshine and warm to hot growing conditions. Since the early 2000's the Shishito pepper has experienced a surge in popularity in the culinary world. Formerly a specialty found only in Japan it can now be found when in season at restaurants and specialty markets around the world.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
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| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Currant 2019 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Fools and Kings | San Diego CA | 619-578-2542 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Bread and Barley | Encinitas CA | 619-840-6489 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Gyu-Kaku San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-693-3790 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619241-2856 |
| Et Fresh | San Diegp CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Pepes Italian | San Diego CA | 619-559-0770 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Island Prime | San Diego CA | 619-298-6802 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 25 days ago, 7/31/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishitos in house! 
Leucadia farmers market
J.R. Organics
Near Encinitas, California, United States760-453-4144 About 28 days ago, 7/28/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 34 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 34 days ago, 7/22/19 
Bi-Rite Market
Bi-Rite Market - 18th Street
Near San Francisco, California, United States3639 18th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-241-9760 About 44 days ago, 7/12/19 
Golden Produce
Golden Produce
Near San Francisco, California, United States172 Church Street San Francisco CA 94114 415-431-1536 About 44 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
About 45 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito pepers 
Elat Market
Elat Market - W Pico
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States8730 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90035 310-659-7076 About 63 days ago, 6/23/19 
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2975 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-751-8433 About 65 days ago, 6/21/19 
Seiwa Market
Seiwa Market
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States3151 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-852-6980 About 65 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens -Greece
About 69 days ago, 6/18/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 70 days ago, 6/16/19 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 78 days ago, 6/08/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 78 days ago, 6/08/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece ????
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 87 days ago, 5/30/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito pepper ???? 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Dawn Birch
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-750-7480 About 88 days ago, 5/29/19 Sharer's comments : First of the season Shishito Peppers! From Flora Bella Organic Farms 
Cardiff Seaside Market
Near Cardiff by the Sea, California, United StatesAbout 121 days ago, 4/26/19 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 129 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : peppers Shishito from Netherlands ???? 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 138 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers are at Central Market in Texas! 
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 172 days ago, 3/06/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Shishito peppers ! 
Marukai Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 184 days ago, 2/22/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Marukai Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 189 days ago, 2/17/19 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
The Fresh Market
Near Kendall, Florida, United StatesAbout 222 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 266 days ago, 12/02/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 295 days ago, 11/03/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Jacy Farm Sung Goo Cho
Near San Diego, California, United States951-837-0536 About 302 days ago, 10/27/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Vista Farmers Market
Wonderland Farm
Near Vista, California, United States858-525-3214 About 323 days ago, 10/06/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 329 days ago, 9/30/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Red and green mix. Kroger Nacogdoches, Texas Near Nacogdoches, Texas, United States About 374 days ago, 8/16/18 
Magnolia Farmers Market
About 379 days ago, 8/11/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Magnolia Farmers Market. Sautee or grill with a little salt, flavorful and not spicy! Festhalle Farmers Market, Cullman, AL Near Cullman, Alabama, United States About 387 days ago, 8/03/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 393 days ago, 7/28/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 428 days ago, 6/23/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 435 days ago, 6/16/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Bristol Farms South Pasadena Near South Pasadena, California, United States About 497 days ago, 4/15/18 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Santa Monica, California, United States818-345-8810 About 504 days ago, 4/08/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Really good pan fried. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 581 days ago, 1/21/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Generally medium to mild. Whole Foods Market Near Brea, California, United States About 694 days ago, 9/30/17 county Fair foods 1008 Western Ave Chicago Illinoi Near Blue Island, Illinois, United States About 717 days ago, 9/07/17 |
