Blistered Shishitos with Creamy Kimchi Sauce and Lemon Zest

These blistered shishitos are the perfect snack with a little zip in the kimchi sauce and a nice citrus finish.

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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Creamy Kimchi Sauce and Lemon Zest

Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 12 oz package of shishito peppers, skewered

Instructions

1. In a food processor, add kimchi, coconut milk, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, lemon juice and blend to combine.
2. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add kimchi mixture. Cook to heat and slightly thicken, 3-4 minutes.
3. On a grill pan brushed with olive oil over medium-high heat, char shishito peppers 3-4 minutes per side, until peppers have slightly softened.
4. Remove skewers from the grill pan, top with lemon zest and serve with kimchi sauce. Enjoy!