Shishito
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Japanese pepper meaning 'lion's head' — the wrinkled tip supposedly resembles a lion. Like Padrón, mostly mild with the occasional hot one sneaking in. A staple of izakaya (Japanese pub) fare, typically blistered and served with soy or ponzu. Thin-walled, wrinkled, and prolific.
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Shishito
Shishi Tōgarashi; Shishitō; ししとう
A-R-WR-L-0-001RegisteredHow UPN works
50 - 200
Red
Long/tapered
Landrace — Japan
Green/Mustard
Further InformationEdit
Japanese pepper meaning 'lion's head' — the wrinkled tip supposedly resembles a lion. Like Padrón, mostly mild with the occasional hot one sneaking in. A staple of izakaya (Japanese pub) fare, typically blistered and served with soy or ponzu. Thin-walled, wrinkled, and prolific.
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
