What is gochugaru?
Gochugaru · Korean
Korean red chili flakes, bright red and a bit smoky, with fruity, medium heat. The chili in kimchi.
What it tastes like
Sweet, fruity and slightly smoky, with a heat that feels warm rather than sharp.
Where you’ll see it
Kimchi, Korean stews and marinades, tteokbokki, spicy cucumber salads, and fusion wings and fried chicken.
Related words
- gochujang
- aleppo pepper
- shichimi togarashi