Gochugaru is a staple in Korean cuisine, made from dried, crushed red chili peppers that have been sun-dried for months to concentrate their flavor and heat. You're getting a concentrated dose of antioxidants and capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their medicinal properties. This ancient spice is a true representation of traditional Korean cooking.
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Sun-dried Korean chili flakes — the soul of kimchi and gochujang.