Comments on: Shishito Peppers Two Ways

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:42:48 +0000

I was introduced to these about a month ago. I’ve since bought 3lbs. I’ve been pan-roasting and I just used up my last lb last night. Wish I had waited another day, the fried look delicious. I’ve been getting mine at Phil Foster Farm in San Juan Bautista, CA. It’s hit and miss though. And now that people have seen my friends and me load up it generated a lot of interest. So far I don’t know of any markets that carry them. Thank God for Farmers Markets.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:26:50 +0000

I found these at a farmer’s market in Monterey, last year and then found the seeds at Redwood City Seeds (google it)…also known as “wrinkled old man”. I grill them in olive oil and salt/pepper and I dip them in:
2/3 cup plain yogurt, 1/3 cup mayo, salt and pepper, 1 large clove garlic (crushed), 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp champagne vinegar. Make sure its all ready for cocktail hour…my husband LOVES this and so do I! I have to agree, this is my absolute favorite pepper!

By: gastroanthropologist

gastroanthropologist — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:34:21 +0000

I just had something similar in San Sebastian, Spain. I gobbled up a giant plate of them in two minutes. Love lots of salt on these guys.

By: maggie

maggie — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:44:58 +0000

Yum! I almost bought these at the Union Sq market today, but they were so pricey…now I’m regretting not getting them anyway…

By: Marc @ NoRecipes

Marc @ NoRecipes — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:57:41 +0000

I’m a big fan of shishito peppers to (so much so I made them a part of my blog header) . Grilled with salt is my favourite, but I’m liking the fried idea.

By: katiek @kitchensidecear

katiek @kitchensidecear — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:41:24 +0000

I just bought some!!! So excited to try

By: Daily Spud

Daily Spud — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:33:05 +0000

I’ve had peppers grilled like this and served as tapas in Spain – I could eat bowls of the stuff. Now, the only question is, where shall I get my hands on some of these peppers, hmm…

By: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

Natasha - 5 Star Foodie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:31:03 +0000

I will definitely be trying these peppers – they look and sound fantastic. How spicy are they?

By: megan

megan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:42:50 +0000

I love padron peppers, too! I made them stuffed with piave cheese and fried with the same batter.

Katie, I’m almost positive that you will be able to find these in San Fran. I get them at the farmer’s market here, but only one farm stand has them regularly. Nina – hmm, you might have a harder time! But you can substitute other peppers for sure.

By: nina

nina — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:27:34 +0000

I can’t say that I have seen these peepers around here, but I will have a look around!!! Looks delicious!!!