Silla Bjerrum

Shishito (Padron) Peppers

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Robata: Japanese Home Grilling
Robata

By Silla Bjerrum

Published 2018

  • About

Shishito peppers are very popular at your typical robata joint across Japan. They are similar to Spanish padron peppers, widely available across Europe.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb. 1½ oz.) shishito (padron) peppers
  • 2

Method

Start the robata grill. Wash the peppers, drain in a colander and place on kitchen (paper) towel, folding it over to dab the peppers dry. Put a grid over the hot bincho coals and grill the peppers until just charred and slightly collapsing.

Place in a mixing bowl, add the olive oil and mix until all the peppers are coated. Pour into a small shal