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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Glaze
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Wash and Prepare Shishito Peppers
Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Trim the stems if necessary, but leave them intact for grilling.
Making the Soy Sake Glaze
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Glaze
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 4
Season to Taste
Add ground black pepper to the glaze mixture, adjusting to your taste preference. Set aside.
Grilling Shishito Peppers
- 5
- 6
- 7
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the glazed shishito peppers to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish.
