shishitos
Japanese finger peppers
Shishitos are small, slender Japanese peppers typically pan-blistered or grilled and served as an appetizer with salt and a squeeze of citrus.
Most are mild, but roughly one in ten surprises with unexpected heat—part of their appeal as a shared dish: We ordered shishitos and played pepper roulette.
Formed fluid-filled welts
- charredBurned until black
- searedBurned on the surface
- sauteedFried quickly in fat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
roasted · olive oil · sea salt · high heat · cast iron · wok · appetizer · tapas
Moderate in intensity
- sweetTasting of sugar
- capsicumPepper plant or fruit
- thin-skinnedEasily hurt by remarks
- wrinkledHaving surface folds
Japanese · East Asian · green · Russian roulette · unpredictable · seeds · stem · similar
Tiny oilseed for baking
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- misoFermented legume paste
yuzu · dipping sauce · lemon · vinegar · scallions · furikake · umami · fish sauce
blistered
Formed fluid-filled welts
grilled · roasted · olive oil · sea salt · high heat · cast iron · wok · appetizer · tapas · small plates
mild
Moderate in intensity
- sweetTasting of sugar
- capsicumPepper plant or fruit
- thin-skinnedEasily hurt by remarks
wrinkled · Japanese · East Asian · green · Russian roulette · unpredictable · seeds · stem · similar · nightshade
sesame seeds
Tiny oilseed for baking
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
miso · yuzu · dipping sauce · lemon · vinegar · scallions · furikake · umami · fish sauce · tahini
shishitosghost peppers
Extremely pungent Indian chiles
habaneros · Scotch bonnets · Thai chilies · jalapeños · cayenne peppers