Shishito Peppers with Bonito Sand and Tofu Mustard
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup bonito flakes (5 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt
- 6 ounces extra-firm silken tofu, drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon grapeseed or canola oil
- 6 ounces shishito peppers (4 cups)
- 2 cups baby mustard greens or mixed baby greens
- Preheat the oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or a blender, combine the flour, almond flour, bonito flakes and sugar and pulse until fine.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles sand.
- Spread the mixture on the parchment and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until the sand is toasted and fragrant.
- Let cool completely, then rub the mixture between your fingers to break up any lumps.
- Season with salt.
- In a blender, combine the tofu and mustard and puree until smooth.
- Season with salt.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet until very hot.
- Add the 1/4 cup of grapeseed oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the shishito peppers and cook over high heat, turning, until tender and blistered in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the peppers to a paper towellined plate and sprinkle with salt.
- In a medium bowl, toss the greens with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and season with salt.
- Spoon a tablespoon of the tofu mustard onto each plate and top with the peppers.
- Sprinkle with some of the bonito sand.
- Mound the greens on top and serve right away.
allpurpose, almond flour, bonito flakes, sugar, unsalted butter, salt, extrafirm silken tofu, mustard, grapeseed, peppers, baby mustard greens
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shishito-peppers-bonito-sand-and-tofu-mustard (may not work)