Shishito peppers are small, slender chili peppers known for their mild heat and slightly wrinkled appearance. They’re bright green when immature, and turn red as they fully ripen. Sometimes called “roulette heat” due to mild heat most of the time with an occasional surprise.
Scoville heat units (SHU): 50 – 200
Median heat (SHU): 125
Jalapeño reference point: 13 to 160 times milder
Capsicum species: Annuum
Origin: Japan
Use: Culinary
Size: Approximately 2 to 4 inches long, bulbous (sometimes, at end of pepper)
Flavor: Sweet, Grassy, Citrusy, Smoky
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