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A close-up of blistered shishito peppers garnished with sesame seeds and bonito flakes, served on a yellow plate.

Charred Shishito Peppers w/ Truff Spicy Mayo, Bonito Flakes, and Sesame Seeds

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Smoky blistered shishitos served with a rich, spicy truffle mayo and topped with umami-packed bonito flakes and toasted sesame. A high-flavor snack that delivers on crunch, heat, and depth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Californian, Japanese-inspired
Calories: 1019
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truff Spicy Mayo
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1 Garlic clove grated or minced
  • 1 Lemon juice only
  • pinch Truffle salt
  • ½ cup Olive oil or more for desired consistency
  • Sriracha to taste
  • Salt and lemon to taste optional
Peppers & Garnish
  • 6-8 oz Shishito peppers
  • Avocado oil for cooking
  • Bonito flakes for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • pinch Truffle salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Make the Mayo
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolk, grated garlic, lemon juice, and truffle salt.
  2. While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify until it reaches a thick, spoonable consistency.
  3. Stir in sriracha to taste and adjust with more salt or lemon if needed.
Char the Peppers
  1. Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add shishito peppers in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until blistered and charred in spots, about 3–4 minutes. Toss once and cook 1–2 more minutes.
  3. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with a pinch of truffle salt.
Assemble & Serve
  1. Spread spicy mayo on a serving plate or in a small bowl.
  2. Arrange blistered shishitos on top or alongside.
  3. Finish with a scattering of bonito flakes and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1019kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 113gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 81gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: The shishitos are best served right out of the pan while they're still blistered and hot, they go limp fast. The truffle mayo (it's made with raw egg yolk) keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days, so make it ahead if you want to save a step.

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