Nobu Shishito Peppers (Print)

Tender blistered shishito peppers coated in a savory-sweet sesame garlic sauce with just the right amount of heat.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
02 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
03 - 170g Shishito peppers
04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
05 - 2 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
06 - 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup

→ Garnish

08 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Gather all ingredients. Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat dry. Finely chop the garlic and prepare all seasonings.
02 - Heat the roasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the finely chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until golden but not burnt.
04 - Add the shishito peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the skin is blistered and peppers are tender.
05 - Pour in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and agave syrup. Stir well to coat the peppers evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - This dish is inspired by the famous Nobu restaurant's interpretation of shishito peppers.

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