Shishito Pepper–Pistachio Dip
A vibrant green Japanese-inspired dip combining the mild heat of shishito peppers with creamy pistachios and umami-rich nori. Perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, this unique dip offers a beautiful blend of Asian flavors and smooth texture.
Ingredients
- •⅔ cup raw pistachios
- •6 whole scallions
- •12 oz shishito peppers
- •4 cups carrot tops or parsley leaves
- •1 sheet toasted nori
- •2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- •2 Tbsp white soy sauce
- •½ cup soft tofu
- •¼ cup vegetable oil
- •1 serving carrots
- •1 serving radishes
- •1 serving celery
- •1 serving cucumbers
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool; set aside.
5 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Boil scallions, peppers, and carrot tops until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water with your hands as possible. Transfer to a plate and chill in freezer 5 minutes (this will keep the dip bright green).
15 min
- 3.
Finely grind nori in a blender; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out blender, then blend vinegar, soy sauce, and reserved nuts in blender until nuts are coarsely chopped. Add chilled vegetable mixture and blend, streaming in oil, until very smooth (this may take up to 4 minutes, depending on your blender). If mixture seems thick, add 1 Tbsp. water to loosen.
10 min
- 4.
Transfer dip to a bowl and sprinkle with nori powder. Serve with vegetables alongside for dipping.
2 min