Blistered Shishito Peppers with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the shishito peppers and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Toss the peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the peppers are blistered and tender.
- While the peppers are roasting, make the apricot dipping sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Serve the blistered shishito peppers hot with the apricot dipping sauce on the side.
These blistered shishito peppers with an apricot dipping sauce are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
First, let’s talk about the shishito peppers. These little guys are a Japanese variety of pepper that are mild in heat and have a slightly sweet flavor. When blistered, they become even more flavorful and have a nice charred taste. To blister them, simply heat up a skillet over high heat and add the peppers. Cook them for a few minutes until they start to blister and char, then remove from the heat.
Now, let’s move on to the apricot dipping sauce. This sauce is the perfect complement to the shishito peppers. It’s sweet, tangy, and has a little kick of heat from some red pepper flakes. To make the sauce, simply combine apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and a little bit of water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
To serve, arrange the blistered shishito peppers on a platter and drizzle the apricot dipping sauce over the top. You can also serve the sauce on the side for dipping. This appetizer is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a fancy dinner party.
So there you have it, my friends. Blistered shishito peppers with an apricot dipping sauce. It’s a simple yet impressive appetizer that will have your guests coming back for more. Buon appetito!