A favorite in gourmet kitchens and Japanese izakaya bars, 'Shishito' peppers are an easy and ever-popular appetizer you can make in a snap. Productive, bushy plants yield an abundance of slender, wrinkled pods with a delicate, thinwalled texture. While they are famously mild and sweet, about one in every ten peppers packs a surprising, spicy kick - making every bite an adventure. Harvest peppers when they are vibrant green, then sizzle in a hot pan with a touch of oil and sea salt until blistered for a simple, sophisticated snack.
