Shishito Pepper Steak
This Shishito Pepper Steak recipe packs a savory punch of umami balanced by the fresh shishitos. Super simple and quick to make, with most ingredients making up the stir-frying sauce. If you like pepper steak from your local Chinese restaurant, buckle up because the shishitos and homemade sauce will give any dish you’ve had out a run for their money! Plus, the sauce can be used in several dishes from Lo Mein to veggie stir-fries, and keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
By Exeter Produce
Jul 18, 2025Prep Time
10Cook Time
10Servings
4Nutritional Info
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, cut into thin strips
1 ½ cups shishito peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
½ tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Method
1 Make the sauce by combining the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, Chinese five-spice, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
2 In a hot wok over high heat, place in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and the strips of flank steak. Cook until browned on the sides for about 2-3 minutes, stirring periodically.
3 Once browned, toss in the shishito peppers and cook for one minute.
4 Toss in the garlic and ginger, and stir around until incorporated.
5 Pour in the sauce and toss until evenly coated and thickened.
6 Serve with a hot bowl of rice or noodles, enjoy!
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