Grilled Shihito Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Kabayaki

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Ingredients

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1
Wash and Dry
Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

3
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake over medium heat.
4
Simmer
Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

5
Grill Peppers
Place the shishito peppers directly on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are blistered and charred.
6
Baste with Sauce
During the last minute of grilling, brush the kabayaki sauce over the peppers to glaze them.

7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the grilled shishito peppers from the grill. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.