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From the Archives: Shishito vs. Mothra (well, sort of)

As I plucked the third very large hornworm off my peppers (not shishitos this time), I was reminded of this post from the archives. Darn hornworms grown into lovely moths, but they can go reach maturity on someone else’s peppers this year! By Katy Budge A few years ago, I noticed that shishito peppers started showing up on a lot of Asian appetizer menus, especially … Continue reading From the Archives: Shishito vs. Mothra (well, sort of)

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Shishito vs. Mothra (Well, sort of)

A few years ago, I noticed that shishito peppers started showing up on a lot of Asian appetizer menus, especially in Japanese restaurants. Akin to the Spanish padrón, the peppers were usually served grilled to the point of blistering and tossed with sesame oil and either soy sauce or sea salt. After I’d ordered them once, I was hooked. Small, slender, and thin-skinned, the bite-size … Continue reading Shishito vs. Mothra (Well, sort of)

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