Premium Korean Gochugaru Red Pepper Flakes – Naturally Sun-Dried for Bold Heat & Flavor, Perfect for Kimchi & Korean Cooking (2 Oz)

This stuff is wonderful. It’s not overwhelming with heat. It’s just right.

It’s not scary spicy as it might suggest. Used 1/3 cup of it for 1 head of Napa cabbage for kimchi and it was very mild. I added some more for another batch

Very good spice. It was perfect for my kimchi cucumber. Love it.

I haven’t used them yet. Look good!

Perfect amount for what I was preparing.

As expected

I bought this specifically to make hot chili oil. I use it in combination with cut hot peppers, garlic, black vinegar, carrier oil and sesame oil. It adds an extra depth of flavor and heat for sure. I also use it in place of chili flake on Korean and other SE asian dishes. Recently we put it on Green Papaya Salad when we couldn't find Thai Chilies at our local grocer and it added a good amount of heat. I've had it for about a month and it's kept well and hasn't lost its flavor. I decanted from the package into a 4 oz glass jar for easier access. I'll def restock when I run out, which at this rate will be soon.

I’ve been cooking more this pandemic and perfecting my jjigae. Being new to Cooking Korean food (big fan, just haven’t cooked much myself), I was at first a little hesitant to add as much red pepper to a recipe as was called for. I love spicy food, but if I had added an equivalent amount of red pepper flakes, I would have burned my face off. But these don’t have as much heat, have a great flavor, and are a must. Highly recommend adding this to your pantry!