Intensity 3/5 · Heat 2/5
Colour first — deep lacquer red — then dried fruit and warmth. Use it generously; the heat stays polite.
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GOCHUGARU
Chilli Flakes · flakes
Korean style · Prototype provenance, unverified
Coarse, scarlet and surprisingly sweet — fruit and sunshine before any heat arrives.
Aroma
Fruit • Sweetness • Gentle Heat
Flavour
Bright • Clean • Sun-dried
Intensity
Heat
60g
£12
1
Best with
KimchiNoodlesTofuFried chicken
Format
flakes
Category
Chilli
Cuisine
Asian
Compare chilli
Side by side.
| Spice | Aroma | Intensity | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gochugaru | Fruit • Sweetness • Gentle Heat | 3/5 | 60g | £12 |
| Kashmiri-style | Fruit • Warmth • Gentle Heat | 3/5 | 50g | £12 |
| Aleppo-style | Fruit • Warm • Slightly Sweet | 3/5 | 50g | £13 |
| Urfa-style | Dark Fruit • Smoke • Raisin | 4/5 | 45g | £15 |
Origin · South Korea
Sun-dried, deseeded, coarsely milled.
Gochugaru is dried in the sun and milled coarse. It is fruity and sweet with a gentle warmth that builds rather than bites.
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