Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers – Just scratch

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers are so easy and delicious and make the best snack or appetizer. Shishito peppers are tossed with avocado oil and cooked in a hot skillet under the grill. Hot out of the oven, drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with furikake, flake salt, and garlic sriracha aioli. This recipe makes enough for 6 people.

I can’t help but pick up a bag when I see it at the grocery store. They are so delicious and there are many ways to prepare them.

I love them with bubbles though.

All you need is a hot skillet (cast iron is best), some oil, and your favorite dip. In today’s recipe, I grilled them, drizzled them with some toasted sesame oil, sprinkled them with furikake and flaky salt, and also made a garlic sriracha aioi for dipping.

So easy, so good!

HOW DO SHIHITO PEPPERS TASTE?

Shishito peppers are mostly sweet and taste fresh (like most peppers) and are very mild in heat. In fact, you’ll eat the entire pepper and seeds (just maybe not the stalk) without setting your mouth on fire. Every once in a while, though, you’ll find one that’s a little spicier than the rest. But it’s a delicious heat that your taste buds will welcome.

To make these Shishito Peppers with Furikake Bubbles you will need:

for the aioli:

• kewpie mayonnaise – Japanese mayonnaise and available at most major grocery stores, Japanese markets, or Amazon. Or use regular mayonnaise.
• Sriracha – For delicacies.
• garlic – Adds a distinct, bold flavor.
• toasted sesame oil – Gives delicious nutty taste.

for the peppers:

• Shishito peppers – Shishitos are small, mild peppers from Japan.
• avocado oil – The best oil for high temperature cooking. Read the labels to make sure you have 100% avocado oil (I use Chosen Foods).
• flaky salt – I like to use large flaky salt, but any will do.
• Furikake – More on that below.

What is Furikake?

Furikake is a popular Japanese condiment that usually consists of chopped seaweed, dried fish, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, spices, and sometimes msg. If you avoid MSG, read product labels. Furikake is used to flavor vegetables, cooked rice and fish.

HOW DO SHIHITO PEPPERS TASTE?

Shishito peppers are mostly sweet and taste fresh (like most peppers) and are very mild in heat. In fact, you eat the entire pepper and seeds (just not the stalk) without setting your mouth on fire. Every once in a while, though, you’ll find one that’s a little spicier than the rest. But it’s a delicious heat that your taste buds will welcome.

Make the Spicy Garlic Aioli:

In a bowl, measure 1/3 cup Kewpie mayo, 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and rub in 1 clove of garlic.

Stir to combine.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Rinse the peppers well.

And then towel dry.

Take a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil and heat in a 500° oven.

Meanwhile, place the peppers in a bowl and toss with 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil.

Throw to cover.

Once the pan is piping hot, use oven mitts to safely remove the pan from your stovetop or a trivet. Add the shishito peppers to the pan in an even layer. They should sizzle!

Work quickly to switch the oven to broil and move the oven rack to the highest position while still using oven mitts. Place the pan with the peppers under the grill for 1 to 2 minutes.

Turn the peppers over, you should notice some charring. It’s good! It’s going to be pretty crunchy. Once you’ve turned all of the peppers, place the pan back under the grill for another 1 to 2 minutes.

Repeat if necessary, until the peppers are charred on all sides.

Place on a plate and drizzle with some toasted sesame oil. Sprinkle with furikake and flake salt. Serve with the garlic sriracha aioli.

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Enjoy! And if you try this recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me chirp or instagram!