Vegetables

Green pepper

ピーマン　ぴーまん

At its best in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Green pepper (piman), Japanese vegetable — Green pepper is at its best in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. It is in the market from May to Oct.

When it is at its best

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

In seasonAvailable

How to cook

Green pepper: Stuffed with minced meat — Stuffed with minced meat

Halved and stuffed.

Green pepper: Stir-fried peppers and beef — Stir-fried peppers and beef

Cut into strips and stir-fried.

Green pepper: Whole grilled green peppers — Whole grilled green peppers

Grilled whole with soy sauce.

Green pepper: Kinpira (julienned and stir-fried) — Kinpira (julienned and stir-fried)

Stir-fried sweet and savoury.

How to choose

Glossy, taut skin with rounded shoulders, and a fresh-looking cut at the stem.

Storage

Pat dry, bag and refrigerate. Keeps about a week.

Main areas

Good to know

Left to ripen it turns red, growing sweeter and less bitter. A different variety from bell peppers.

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At their best around the same time