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Looking for a quick and easy appetizer that's both delicious and impressive? Look no further than Blistered Shishito Peppers with Misoyaki Glaze! This recipe is a flavor explosion in every single bite, with a touch of heat from the shishito peppers balanced perfectly by the sweet and savory Misoyaki glaze.
Shishito peppers are a fun and addictive finger food. Most are mild, but occasionally you'll get a spicy one, which adds to the excitement! Here, we blister them in a hot pan until slightly charred, then coat them in a sticky Misoyaki glaze for an irresistible sweet and savory finish.
Plus, this recipe is incredibly versatile. You can adjust the amount of chili flakes in the glaze to suit your spice preference, and you can even serve them over rice or noodles for a light meal.
Here's what you'll need:
Shishito peppers are a fun and addictive finger food. Most are mild, but occasionally you'll get a spicy one, which adds to the excitement! Here, we blister them in a hot pan until slightly charred, then coat them in a sticky Misoyaki glaze for an irresistible sweet and savory finish.
Plus, this recipe is incredibly versatile. You can adjust the amount of chili flakes in the glaze to suit your spice preference, and you can even serve them over rice or noodles for a light meal.
- 1 pound shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola
- 2 tablespoons sake (or mirin)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- White sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil.
- Once hot, add the shishito peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until blistered and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sake, miso paste, honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Brush the blistered shishito peppers with the Misoyaki glaze.
- Continue to cook for an additional minute or two, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with white sesame seeds (optional).