Fushimi Chilli Test
The Fushimi chilli, an annuum from Japan is most commonly used when immature and bright green. Fushimi chillies when allowed to ripen fully on the vine, will mature to a vibrant red. Its skin and flesh are thin with a glossy sheen and slight exterior wrinkling.
The plants get to around 40-50cm in height, the pods measure on average 15cm in length and up to 2cm wide, the Fushimi chilli is long and narrow tapering down slightly to a point at its tip end. An amazing producer, the pod shape can vary from long and straight to slightly curved and twisted at their top.
Mildly spiced Japanese Fushimi peppers are most commonly utilized in cooked preparations. Similar to the shishito chilli they are often prepared blistered in oil, seasoned with sea salt and served as a finger food. Before preparing in this fashion be sure to poke a small hole in the pepper to prevent it from bursting. Once blistered they can be diced and served atop sushi, omelets, rice preparations, stir-fires and salads. They are also a popular chilli for preparing battered and fried tempura style, for skewering and grilling over an open fire and for simmered dishes (nimono). Additionally the Fushimi chilli can be pickled and preserved. Their flavor marries well with garlic, soy sauce, browned butter, chorizo, grilled fish, shellfish, bonito fakes, citrus such as lemon, lime and yuzu, egg preparations, miso and sweet and sour sauce.
What’s it Like?
How Hot is It?
Crunchy, thinish walls, instant sweetness, I mean really really sweet, amazing flavour wow, blew me away with that flavour, one of the nicest chillies ever eaten, sensational
Heat, nope.. Don’t get any so 1/10. That’s about it there
An amazing producer, grows well in pots or the ground and that flavour, id get them just for that its so good, heat is disappointing but flavour totally makes up for it, these are perfect for getting kids into the wonderful world of chillies, totally recommended just for the cooking/flavour side of things.
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Neil & Charlotte