17 Shish*to Peppers Recipes + Produce Guide (2024)

FAQs

What is the best way to eat shish*to peppers? ›

Shish*to peppers can be eaten raw, although it's more common to serve them charred or blistered.

Why are only some shish*tos hot? The reason behind the variance in heat of many chili peppers from pepper to pepper is due to the amount of capsaicin produced during growing. Capsaicin is the part of the pepper that gives them a spicy kick and makes your mouth feel hot.

Each plant will likely produce around 20 peppers. I've found I need to grow about three plants per person in my household to have shish*to peppers on hand for snacking or making appetizers.

Shish*to peppers will last up to two weeks (maybe longer) when kept dry and stored in the fridge. They're still good as long as they're firm and not mushy. Ripe shish*tos are bright green, but if you find a red or orange pepper in the bag, it's perfectly normal and fine to eat.

™ Shish*to Peppers are as good as they taste. SUNSET® Peppers are a wonderful source of vitamins A and C and have been known to reduce inflammation from arthritis and asthma.

Cooking shish*to makes the flesh more tender and nuanced in flavor, but you can certainly eat them raw as well. There's no need to remove the seeds or inner membrane since they don't add any extra heat.

Shish*to Peppers are a petit Pepper variety with a highly distinctive flavor profile. Every Pepper is light green in color, with some ripening further to acquire an orange tinge. With thinner walls and a slender form, Shish*to Peppers are best suited for appetizers, side dishes, or finger food platters.

The name, "Shish*to", derives from the Japanese words "shishi", which means "lion", and "togarashi", which translated to "chili pepper". Hence, in Japan, it is known as the "Lion Head pepper".

If they become soft, they're most likely past their prime. If they become slimy, or you see mold developing on them, it's time to throw the old ones away, and buy some fresh. Try Instacart for fresh produce same-day delivery, and have shish*to peppers just as you want them delivered to your door.

Easy to grow and a favorite of home cooks, shish*to peppers are a must-try for beginner vegetable gardeners.

How deep to plant shish*to peppers? ›

This pepper grows well in containers, even hanging baskets. Choose one 12 inches deep and wide and fill it with potting soil and aged compost. Potting soil that does not contain inorganic fertilizer is best for germinating seeds. Plant seed 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly.

On average a single bell pepper plant will give you between 5-10 peppers. This is just an average and there are a lot of different variables that can affect the amount of fruits per plant.

Store these peppers in a plastic bag in the fridge before rinsing. They can last up to two weeks in the crisper drawer. These peppers can also be frozen whole.

Younger peppers will have a greenish hue. As they mature, the color transitions to orange, and eventually will turn red. With Shish*to peppers, the color of the pepper has no impact on the spice level. As a rule of thumb, 1 in 10 Shish*to peppers has a kick of heat, no matter if it's green, orange, or yes, even red!

I planted a whole bunch of shish*to peppers for our Farmer's market in 2020. Since we didn't go to markets, I ignored them - so they turned red. They were better than the green version, sweet with that occasional burst of heat. Awesome as a finger food appetizer on the deck!

Besides Vitamin C, shish*to peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.

Decide how you want to incorporate shish*to peppers into your dish. They can be sliced into rings, chopped into small pieces, or left whole if you prefer. The choice is yours!

Shish*to peppers are rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C and K1, making them a great immune booster as well as beneficial for heart and bone health. Shish*to peppers are unique in that about every 1 in 10 peppers is spicy, while the other 9 have no heat!