Spicy Shishito Peppers
When dining at a robata grill, one of my favorite dishes is the Shishito Pepper robata. I love the smokiness with a slight crunch and green pepperiness without too much heat that I get from grilled shishito peppers. My Spicy Shishito Peppers recipe adds some additional heat and flavor to a wonderfully broiled set of peppers. Remember: One in ten shishito peppers is spicy!
A very simple recipe for the preparation of shishito peppers similar to that of the ones found in a robata grill. Use of bamboo skewers optional
- 1/2 lb shishito peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1-2 tbsp chili garlic sauce Huy Fong brand, if available
Preheat oven broil (or outdoor grill to medium-high).
Toss peppers with olive oil in a bowl.
Arrange peppers in a single layer on a foil-lined sheet pan and place under the broiler on the top rack.
If using an outdoor grill, place peppers directly on the grill in a single layer.
Broil/grill peppers for about 3min per side, 6-7 minutes total until a slight char and blisters form on the outside of the peppers.
Toss peppers with a pinch of salt and the chili garlic sauce before serving. Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce in accordance with your heat tolerance.
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