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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.
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Legoland Castle | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Dallmann Fine Chocolates | El Cajon CA | 619-808-1749 |
| Bread and Barley | Encinitas CA | 619-840-6489 |
| ALMA | San Diego Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Pendry SD (In Room Dining) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 8589990034 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Pepes Italian | San Diego CA | 619-559-0770 |
| Bang Bang Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Clara Carlsbad (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Driana Foods, Inc. | Vista CA | 720-979-9457 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Island Prime | San Diego CA | 619-298-6802 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
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Leucadia farmers market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 2 days ago, 10/13/19 
Central market of Athens Greece ????
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 15 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers ?? 
New Morning Market
Near Woodbury, Connecticut, United StatesAbout 39 days ago, 9/07/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 77 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 80 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 85 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 85 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 95 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 95 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
About 97 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 114 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 116 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 117 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens -Greece
About 120 days ago, 6/18/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 121 days ago, 6/16/19 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 130 days ago, 6/08/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 130 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 139 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 140 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 172 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 181 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : peppers Shishito from Netherlands ???? 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 189 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 223 days ago, 3/06/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Shishito peppers ! 
Marukai Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 235 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 240 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 273 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 318 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 347 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 354 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 375 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 380 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 425 days ago, 8/16/18 
Magnolia Farmers Market
About 430 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 438 days ago, 8/03/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 444 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 480 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 487 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 548 days ago, 4/15/18 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Santa Monica, California, United States818-345-8810 About 555 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 632 days ago, 1/21/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Generally medium to mild. |
