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Shishito Pepper–Pistachio Dip

Carrot crudite over shishito pepper pistachio dip topped with nori powder in a white bowl.
Shishito Pepper–Pistachio DipPhoto by Alex Lau

The chefs at Konbi in Los Angeles serve this creamy dip with crunchy vegetables, but we found it’s also great with meat, spread on sandwiches, or thinned out and used as a dressing for salad.  

 

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Ingredient Info

White soy sauce, also known as white shoyu, is lighter in color and flavor than standard soy sauce. It can be found at Japanese markets, in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets, and online.

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