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Shishito Chile Pepper

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A popular Japanese chile that is used in a variety of food dishes. Growing 2 to 4 inches in length, the shishito chile matures from a lime green to a dark red colored exterior that is wrinkled and narrow in shape. Often used in stir-fried dishes, the shishito flesh is mild flavored and quite sweet tasting. It is a chile that is commonly served in salads or pickled and served as a condiment.

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