Coal-Roasted Shishito Peppers with Ponzu Dipping Sauce

My wife’s favorite thing to cook on the coals is shishito peppers. They are simple and easy to make, and can be done in under 20 minutes! Shishitos are generally mild, but can be really spicy, so be forewarned. To cook them on the coals, I like to use my mesh grilling basket, or you can just cook the peppers right on the coals, but the basket makes the process easier and, I believe, gives the peppers a better char. That said, you will get insane flavors from the coals no matter how you roas