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Grilled Shishito Peppers & Soy-Sesame Sauce [Immersion Blender]

Smoky, sweet shishitos are enhanced by a light char from the grill, and a bold, flavorful sauce to accompany them.

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Dietary Interests: Vegetarian

Allergens: Sesame

Yield:

4 servings

Total Time:

25 Minutes 20 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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This is for the Immersion Blender only

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Ingredients

  • 2 limes, juiced
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 slice (12 g) fresh ginger root
  • ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 pound (454 g) shishito peppers

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except peppers into the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Snap the lid into place and secure the immersion motor to the lid.
  2. Select Variable 3 start the blender and run for 15-20 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Grill shishito peppers over hot grill until lightly charred and blistered. Remove and toss with 1/3 cup of sauce, serving immediately while the peppers are still warm.

Chef's Notes

  • Fun fact: shishito peppers are loaded with fiber and antioxidants including vitamin C.This flavorful sauce can be easily used as a marinade, or even reduced in a cast iron skillet over the grill as the shishitos char if desired. Recipe makes approximately 3/4 cup of sauce.