Blistered Shishitos Recipe
lightly fried. miso vinaigrette. toasted sesame seeds.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Miso Vinaigrette
Toppings
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Miso Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and water until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Toast the Sesame Seeds
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Fry the Shishito Peppers
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shishito peppers in a single layer and fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are blistered and charred.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Remove the blistered shishito peppers from the skillet and drain on a paper towel. Drizzle the miso vinaigrette over the peppers, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
