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6 Easy 10 Min Japanese Side Dishes with Shishito Peppers Recipes

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shishito peppers
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
  2. 2In a bowl, toss the shishito peppers and sliced eggplant with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3Place the shishito peppers and eggplant on the grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks.
  4. 4While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the plum dressing. In a blender, combine the chopped plums, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Blend until smooth.
  5. 5Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
  6. 6Drizzle the plum dressing over the grilled shishito peppers and eggplant.
  7. 7Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
  8. 8Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz shishito peppers
  • 2 cups dashi soup stock
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. 4Dredge each shishito pepper in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  5. 5Carefully place the coated peppers in the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. 6Fry the peppers for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Remove the fried peppers from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. 8In a separate pot, heat the dashi soup stock over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.
  9. 9Serve the fried shishito peppers in a bowl, drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil if desired, alongside the warm dashi soup stock.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 12 shishito peppers
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1Wash the shishito peppers and make a small slit on one side of each pepper to create an opening for stuffing.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. 3Stuff each shishito pepper with the shrimp mixture, being careful not to overfill them.
  4. 4Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. 5Dip each stuffed pepper first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. 6In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
  7. 7Carefully add the breaded peppers to the skillet and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  8. 8Remove the peppers from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. 9Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 2 cups shishito peppers
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
  2. 2In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the cubed tofu to the pan and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and the shishito peppers.
  5. 5Stir-fry the peppers for about 5-7 minutes until they are blistered and tender.
  6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, miso paste, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt to create the drizzle.
  7. 7Once the peppers are cooked, return the tofu to the pan and pour the sesame miso drizzle over the mixture, stirring to combine.
  8. 8Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  9. 9Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Equipment

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This dish combines traditional Okinawan flavors with a quick stir-fry technique, showcasing the unique taste of shishito peppers.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shishito peppers
  • 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the shishito peppers and cook for another 3-5 minutes until they are blistered and tender.
  5. 5Pour in the soy sauce and mirin, stirring to coat the pork and peppers evenly.
  6. 6Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  7. 7Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
  9. 9Serve hot as a main dish or over rice.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz shishito peppers
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Gradually add the cold water to the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; do not overmix.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4While the oil is heating, rinse the shishito peppers and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  5. 5Dip each shishito pepper into the tempura batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
  6. 6Carefully place the battered peppers into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  7. 7Fry the peppers for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  8. 8Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried peppers and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. 9If desired, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil before serving.
  10. 10Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Equipment

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