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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.
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Tatsuki SD Artisan Noodle | San Diego CA | 310-871-9795 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Legoland Castle | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | (858) 573-2400 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-961-9960 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Pepes Italian | San Diego CA | 619-559-0770 |
| Bang Bang Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 8589990034 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
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Leucadia farmers market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 56 days ago, 10/13/19 
Central market of Athens Greece ????
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 68 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers ?? 
New Morning Market
Near Woodbury, Connecticut, United StatesAbout 92 days ago, 9/07/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 130 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 133 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 139 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 139 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 149 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 149 days ago, 7/12/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
About 150 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 168 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 170 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 170 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens -Greece
About 173 days ago, 6/18/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 175 days ago, 6/16/19 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 183 days ago, 6/08/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 183 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 192 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 193 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 226 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 234 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : peppers Shishito from Netherlands ???? 
Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 243 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 277 days ago, 3/06/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Shishito peppers ! 
Marukai Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 289 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 294 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 327 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Shishito peppers 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 371 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 400 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 407 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 428 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 434 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 478 days ago, 8/16/18 
Magnolia Farmers Market
About 484 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 492 days ago, 8/03/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 498 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 533 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 540 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 602 days ago, 4/15/18 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Santa Monica, California, United States818-345-8810 About 609 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 686 days ago, 1/21/18 Sharer's comments : Green Shishito Chile Peppers spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Generally medium to mild. |
