Korean chili peppers (Gochu)

Gochu is a term used for Korean chili peppers, a variety of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine and are integral to the distinctive flavors found in many traditional dishes. Korean chili peppers are typically slender and small, varying in length.

They can be red or green, depending on their ripeness. These peppers have a range of spiciness, but they are generally on the milder side of the scale, measuring around 1,500 Scovilles. milder The focus in Korean cuisine is often on a balance of flavor rather than extreme heat.

Gochu is used in various forms – fresh, dried, ground into a coarse powder, or fermented into pastes. Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) is a key ingredient in making kimchi, the iconic Korean fermented cabbage dish. Gochujang, a fermented chili paste, is another essential Korean condiment made with Korean chili peppers.