Japanese Hazelnut Shishito Skewers
A fusion of Japanese flavors with Kenyan spices, featuring crispy hazelnut crust on tender shishito peppers.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Shishito Peppers4-6 peppers
- β1/4 cup Hazelnutschopped
- β2 tsp Kenyan Spicesmix of coriander, cumin, and turmeric
- β2 tbsp Soy Saucelow-sodium
- β1 tbsp Maple Syrupor to taste
- β1 tbsp Rice Vinegaror to taste
- β1 tsp Sesame Oilor to taste
- βto taste Saltor to taste
- β10-12 Skewersbamboo or metal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- 3
Add chopped hazelnuts and Kenyan spices to the bowl and mix well.
- 4
Thread shishito peppers onto skewers, leaving space between each pepper.
- 5
Brush the skewers with the hazelnut-soy sauce mixture.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- 7
Season with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy.
- 9
Optional: Serve with additional hazelnuts and soy sauce for dipping.