Fox’s Spices Gochugaru Korean Pepper 500g

Gochugaru Korean Pepper

Fox’s Spices Gochugaru Korean Pepper 500g is a coarsely ground Korean red chilli that brings a warm, rounded heat and a gently smoky sweetness rather than a sharp burn. It is the classic chilli used in Korean cooking, known for giving dishes that distinctive red colour and chilli richness without overpowering everything else. Use gochugaru to season kimchi style vegetables, stir it into sauces for noodles and rice bowls, or add it to soups, stews and marinades when you want a deeper chilli flavour. It is also excellent for sprinkling over roasted veg, mixing into a rub for chicken wings, or stirring into mayonnaise with a squeeze of lime for an easy spicy dip. If you are looking to buy gochugaru Korean chilli flakes for kimchi, tteokbokki, bibimbap or Korean fried chicken at home, this larger pack is ideal for anyone who cooks with Korean flavours regularly.

Key Features:

• Coarsely ground Korean red chilli pepper.
• Warm medium heat with a naturally sweet chilli flavour.
• Adds colour and depth to marinades, soups, noodles and stir fries.
• Great value larger pack for keen home cooks and professional kitchens.
• Size: 500g

Recipe Inspiration:

• Quick cucumber kimchi with gochugaru, garlic, spring onion and sesame.
• Gochugaru honey roasted carrots with yoghurt and toasted seeds.
• Spicy ramen style broth with gochugaru, miso, mushrooms and greens.
• Korean inspired chicken wings with gochugaru, soy, ginger and garlic.

How hot is gochugaru compared with standard chilli flakes?

Gochugaru is usually milder and rounder than many standard crushed chilli flakes, with more sweetness and less harshness. Because heat can vary by batch, the best approach is to start with a small amount, taste, and build until it suits you.

What can I cook with gochugaru besides kimchi?

It is brilliant in sauces for bibimbap and noodle bowls, stirred into fried rice, added to dumpling dipping sauces, or used in marinades for tofu and chicken. It also works well in non Korean cooking, for example in tomato sauces, roasted veg seasonings, and even chocolatey chilli brownies when you want warmth rather than fire.

What is the difference between gochugaru and gochujang?

Gochugaru is dried Korean chilli pepper that is ground into flakes or a coarse powder, while gochujang is a fermented chilli paste that includes ingredients like rice and soy for sweetness and savoury depth. Many Korean recipes use both, with gochugaru providing chilli fragrance and gochujang adding thicker, fermented richness.

Ingredients:

Multiple Origin Chillies, Salt, Sunflower Oil.

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