Shishito Pepper Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shishito peppers
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mirin
• 0.25 cup Bonito flakes (Katsuobushi)
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 piece Lemon wedge(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the shishito peppers and pat them thoroughly dry with a paper towel to prevent splattering.

2. 2

   Use a toothpick to poke a small hole in each pepper to prevent them from bursting while cooking.

3. 3

   Thread 4 to 5 peppers onto each bamboo skewer, piercing them through the middle horizontally.

4. 4

   Whisk the soy sauce and mirin together in a small bowl to create a glaze.

5. 5

   Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Place the skewers in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until the skins are blistered and charred.

7. 7

   Brush the soy-mirin glaze over the peppers during the last 30 seconds of cooking to caramelize.

8. 8

   Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sea salt, sesame seeds, and a generous handful of bonito flakes.