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Lately I’ve been seeing shishito peppers everywhere… On local menus, at the farmers market, in food magazines.

In fact, the last several haute restaurants we’ve dined in, served them as an appetizer.

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These mild smoky asian peppers make a marvelous party snack and are packed with flavor. Roasting them seems to be the most common cooking method, yet I’ve found they are fabulous fried tempura style.

Because the skin and flesh of the shishito peppers are thin, they cook very quickly and retain their bright green color.

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Frying shishito peppers in a thin beer tempura batter, gives them a light crunchy coating and accentuates their natural smoky essence.

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Similar to poblano peppers, shishitos are generally mild and smoky. Yet you will come across a spicy one here and there, so have a tall beverage available when you’re ready to dive in.

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I’ve paired the Tempura Shishito Peppers with Korean Mayo, made with Go Chu Jang sauce. This spicy-sweet mayonnaise adds an additional level and heat, as well as cool contrast to the steamy peppers.

With such vibrant flavor, I could dip and crunch all day long.

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Ready to get started?

To make Tempura Shishito Peppers with Korean Mayo, heat a large pot of fry oil and whisk together a quick tempura batter made with a light crisp beer. Nothing too fancy.

Then hold the shishito peppers by the stem and dunk them in the tempura batter. Slowly lower them into the hot fry oil and fry for 3-5 minutes per batch.

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Once the peppers are golden and crunchy, remove them from the fry oil.

Then whisk together a quick 2-ingredient korean dipping sauce (mayo + Korean go chu jung sauce) and serve.

Fast. Fierce. Ferociously addictive.

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Even if you’re not one to fry your food (like me) these are worth making.

If you can’t find shishito peppers at your grocery store, try your local farmers market… or grow your own.

It’s not too late!

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Tempura Shishito Peppers with Korean Mayo

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Amazing Tempura Shishito Peppers with Korean Mayo! This easy beer-battered fried peppers recipe is loaded with smoky flavor and crunch.
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed stock pot. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. (Use a thermometer to test the temperature.)
  • Pour the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Then whisk in the beer, until smooth. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Once the oil is hot and the batter has rested, dip the shishito peppers into the batter, one at a time. Shake off the excess batter and slowly lower the peppers into the oil. Fry 6-8 at a time for approximately 3-5 minutes per batch. Once golden, remove with long tongs and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining peppers and batter.
  • For the Korean Mayo: Mix the mayonnaise and go chu jang sauce in a bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce for the tempura shishito peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 687mg, Potassium: 170mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 53.8mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Asian, Korean
Author: Sommer Collier
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