Judy Joo

Grilled Twist Peppers

Gwari Gochu Gui

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Korean Food Made Simple: Easy and Delicious Korean Recipes to Prepare at Home
Korean Food Made Simple

By Judy Joo

Published 2016

  • About

Korean twist peppers are related to shishito and Padrón peppers and are especially good grilled. They can be sneaky: most are mild, but once in a while you come across a very spicy one. These make a great plate for guests to snack on before the main meal arrives.

Ingredients

  • 350 g (12 oz) Korean twist peppers (gwari gochu), shishito or Padrón peppers

Method

PREHEAT A GAS or charcoal grill to medium-hot.

In a medium bowl, toss together the peppers and oil. Arrange the peppers on the grill without crowding and taking care not to drop them through the grate. Set the bowl aside. Grill the peppers, covered, for 1½–2 minutes until blistered and slightly charred. Flip them and cook for a further minute. Return the peppers to the bowl and s