Lauren Lulu Taylor
Recipe Creator
I adore shishito peppers. These slender peppers are native to Japan and are named after their wrinkled appearance, which resembles the head of a lion, known as “shishi” in Japanese.
Shishito peppers are typically mild in flavor, but every once in a while, you might come across a spicy surprise! It’s like playing a culinary game of roulette. The heat level can vary from mainly mild to every once in a while, crazy spicy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shishito peppers, washed and dried but with stems intact
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice
Instructions
1. Pre-heat the pan
Heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add oil
Add olive oil to the skillet and let it dance around.
3. Start to cook the peppers
Toss in shishito peppers and give them a good stir. Let them char and blister for about 5-7 minutes, or until they reach that perfect state of smoky deliciousness.
4. Plating
Once they’re beautifully blistered, transfer them to a serving plate.
5. Season to taste
Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt, and a squeeze of lime or lemon.
Lauren Lulu Taylor is the co-founder of the award-winning Artisan Food Company, Secret Kiwi Kitchen. With a passion for all things natural and delicious, the company specialises in selling premium baking mixes and dried edible flowers.
Lulu has also co-authored the cookbook “Real Thai Cooking” and authored her own book on the culinary versatility of edible flowers, titled “Feasting on Flowers”.
With a diverse background as an American Kiwi of European and Asian ancestry, Lulu appreciates cultural diversity and believes in the power of food to connect people from all backgrounds.
Lulu’s love for cooking and creating delicious food products stems from a personal journey. Growing up with a mother who battled cancer, Lulu experienced first hand the importance of using the best, chemical-free ingredients in food prepared at home. This experience ignited her passion for natural foods and a commitment to promoting well-being and connection through her culinary endeavours.
You can also follow Lauren by visiting LaurenLuluTaylor.
