Seared Shish*to Peppers With Corn and Japanese Curry Recipe (2024)

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Akira

My favorite is "S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix Medium Hot." It's hot. So, add it little by little.

Marla

Shish*to peppers are nearly the same as padrone peppers. Padrone peppers seem to be more widely available.But, yeah, every so often, you will randomly get one that's so hot you think you're gonna die. Don't worry, you won't. It just feels like you will.

Theresa

Our local Trader joe’s sells them in the refrigerated section. If you have one nearby, see if yours carries them as well.

George Angell

Shish*to peppers are an important Japanese ingredient. They are becoming more common in US markets. They are sweet peppers, but not as sweet as colored Bell peppers. 90% of them have no discernible heat, but that 10th one will be VERY hot! I think of it as the Russian Roulette pepper. I grow my own Shish*toes, and bottle them in a ginger pickle. A lot of Japanese recipes actually call for them in this form. The closest equivalent I can think of would be long strips of Green Bell pepper.

Whirlyball

Really tasty dish. Easy to make Japanese curry paste by searching for "Japanese curry paste" on the web... basically roux, curry, garam masala, and cayenne.

Ellen N.

When I check the ingredients at my local Japanese market, Nijia, I find that virtually everything has MSG. I believe that if you're MSG averse this isn't the recipe for you. Personally, I have no problem with MSG.

Aviel

I made this for my husband and me. The texture was wonderful, but I felt like 3 tablespoons of the curry paste was too much and too little liquids in the pan to help spread it. I had to add some water to the pan. I would definitely make this again but with 2 or maybe 1 tablespoon of curry instead.

Cook from Chapel Hill

Such a fantastic combination of flavors! This is a great recipe and I’ve made it 3 times already. It’s in the family rotation now. I will say that I prefer it without the wine. And it works with different peppers if you can’t find shish*tos. Poblanos and seeded Serranos worked well for me also.

Adam

This was a great dish. I used the Medium and it was the perfect amount of spice, but for most I feel like the medium would be on the spicier side. I sectioned the peppers into 1-1.5in sections to make it manageable without a knife.

kathleenb

I've never cooked with Japanese curry paste before this recipe and I'm hooked! Everything about this dish was fantastic :)

Steve

I used Thai hot paste

Linda

This was very good. I made my own curry rub (Serious Eats) and mixed in a quick roux before adding it to the dish with white wine. Doubled the amount of peppers because they are good ! Served with white rice and roasted salmon. Used all vegetable oil as at last minute I had a vegan join us for dinner. I imagine this would also be delicious with butter addition.

Whirlyball

Really tasty dish. Easy to make Japanese curry paste by searching for "Japanese curry paste" on the web... basically roux, curry, garam masala, and cayenne.

mila

Excellent! I did not have Japanese curry paste so used green Thai curry blend (powder) which is mild and slightly sweet the 1st time. Well received. The second time bought Japanese curry powder and the Green Thai Curry blend and used 1 tablespoon of the Japanese curry and 2 of the Thai Curry blend. Just the right spiciness for us. Also add more shish*to as I have a bumper crop.

Hetta

Made this without wine & spices, just simple oil & butter & salt.

B

Didn't have enough fresh corn and no frozen in the freezer so I subbed in fresh tomatoes. Very tasty! It was a bit soupier so I served it on a bed of rice.

SheraM

I happened to find these peppers after reading this recipe and made it pretty much as written except I added a little sliced leftover steak and smoked Basmati rice for a great one dish meal.

Henry Weatherly

Very delicious! I substituted Rendezvous BBQ seasoning for the curry powder

zeichgeist

Hey. Ok so I am blessed with 99 Tanch nearby and Mitsua. There are over 40 types of curry sauce. Could you be more specific please?

Akira

My favorite is "S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix Medium Hot." It's hot. So, add it little by little.

Eela Thakrar

S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix Medium Hot - be careful , this brand had MSG

Ellen N.

When I check the ingredients at my local Japanese market, Nijia, I find that virtually everything has MSG. I believe that if you're MSG averse this isn't the recipe for you. Personally, I have no problem with MSG.

Isabel

Is there a possible substitute for shish*to peppers? I’d love to try this.

George Angell

Shish*to peppers are an important Japanese ingredient. They are becoming more common in US markets. They are sweet peppers, but not as sweet as colored Bell peppers. 90% of them have no discernible heat, but that 10th one will be VERY hot! I think of it as the Russian Roulette pepper. I grow my own Shish*toes, and bottle them in a ginger pickle. A lot of Japanese recipes actually call for them in this form. The closest equivalent I can think of would be long strips of Green Bell pepper.

Marla

Shish*to peppers are nearly the same as padrone peppers. Padrone peppers seem to be more widely available.But, yeah, every so often, you will randomly get one that's so hot you think you're gonna die. Don't worry, you won't. It just feels like you will.

Theresa

Our local Trader joe’s sells them in the refrigerated section. If you have one nearby, see if yours carries them as well.

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Seared Shish*to Peppers With Corn and Japanese Curry Recipe (2024)

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What is the best way to eat shish*to peppers? ›

Blistered Shish*to Peppers Serving Suggestions

They're fantastic with my creamy peanut sauce or sesame ginger dressing. In a pinch, plain tamari or soy sauce is a great choice too. Serve them with drinks for a fun summer happy hour, or make them part of a larger meal.

Do you need to remove seeds from shish*to peppers? ›

Leave those ribs and seeds alone! Shish*tos can be eaten whole, so all you have to do is cut off the stem—unless you serve them as finger food, where the stem can act as a nifty handle. Each pepper contains a lot of seeds (more than you might expect), but they're totally edible and don't need to be removed.

What is special about shish*to peppers? ›

While most Shish*to Peppers are mildly sweet in flavor, roughly 1 in every 10 will offer a surprise burst of heat. This makes the Shish*to Pepper an alluring product that piques people's curiosity and emboldens their sense of adventure. It is truly a unique product that offers a one-of-a-kind eating experience!

What does it mean when shish*to peppers turn red? ›

Shish*tos are a vibrant green pepper that eventually matures to red (but are mostly eaten green). “If they get red, then they get really hot,” explains Zaid Kurdieh, co-owner and managing partner of Norwich Meadows Farm. This beloved pepper is native to Japan and has thin, slightly wrinkled skins and long, woody stems.

How healthy are shish*to peppers? ›

Besides Vitamin C, shish*to peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.

How do you know when shish*to peppers are ready? ›

How to Harvest Shish*to Peppers. Mature shish*to peppers are long and slender with thin, slightly wrinkled flesh. Most gardeners prefer to harvest their shish*to peppers when they're still green as soon as they're big enough to eat (about 2 to 4 inches long).

Are shish*to peppers hotter than jalapeños? ›

Shish*to peppers score a measly 100 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), while jalapenos boast a more respectable range of 2,500-8,000 SHU. In other words, the spiciest jalapeno can be up to 80 times spicier than the mildest shish*to pepper.

How do you store fresh picked shish*to peppers? ›

Keep shish*to peppers in a paper or plastic bag in the warmest area of the refrigerator. If purchased when fresh, they can last in your crisper drawer for up to 2 weeks. Have some fresh leftover shish*tos? Freeze them whole, and save for a little bit of summer during colder months.

Can you eat shish*to peppers if the seeds are brown? ›

On the other hand, there are brown seeds which signify that the pepper seeds are fast drying out. This is, however, a natural phenomenon, and you can still consume the pepper seeds.

What does Shish*to mean in Japanese? ›

A combination of the Japanese words 獅子 shishi, meaning lion, and 唐辛子 tōgarashi, the word for chili peppers, is the perfect name for a pepper that is normally mild mannered but can sometimes roar like a mighty lion.

What is shish*to pepper in English? ›

Meaning of shish*to in English

a long, thin, green Japanese pepper (= a vegetable with a hollow center): Fried shish*tos make a great snack. We had a delicious meal of squid served with sweet shish*to peppers. I bought some tiny green shish*to peppers back from the market.

Are shish*to peppers inflammatory? ›

Have you ever had shish*to peppers? These little guys are the Japanese cousin to Spain's Padron peppers and are full of high anti-inflammatory properties. I've recently become hooked as they make for great FODMAP snacks or even as a quick appetizer to serve to a crowd.

What are the dark spots on shish*to peppers? ›

Black spots may signal fungal/bacterial diseases like anthracnose or bacterial leaf spot. Use fungicides or copper-based bactericides for treatment, depending on the cause. Prevent with proper watering, airflow, and regular plant maintenance.

Is a green pepper bad if it turns red? ›

these green Peppercinis and green bell peppers are all unripe fruits. if left on the plant long enough they'll start to turn. and then they'll end up red like these. and in case you didn't know a red jalapeno is called a chipotle pepper.

Why are my peppers turning black instead of red? ›

“Peppers can sometimes naturally turn black (or dark purple) during the ripening process. The skin can also turn black when exposed to excess sunlight or cold temperatures.

Can I eat shish*to peppers raw? ›

Cooking shish*to makes the flesh more tender and nuanced in flavor, but you can certainly eat them raw as well. There's no need to remove the seeds or inner membrane since they don't add any extra heat.

Are shish*to peppers a superfood? ›

💪 Nutritional Powerhouse

Shish*to peppers pack a punch with their nutritional content. They're brimming with vitamins and antioxidants, essential for maintaining good health. Each pepper is a mini treasure trove of Vitamin C, contributing to immune defense, and Vitamin A, supporting eye health.

Do shish*to peppers go in the fridge? ›

Keep shish*to peppers in a paper or plastic bag in the warmest area of the refrigerator. If purchased when fresh, they can last in your crisper drawer for up to 2 weeks. Have some fresh leftover shish*tos? Freeze them whole, and save for a little bit of summer during colder months.

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