Chilli & heat · Ground

Fine gochugaru

Also called fine Korean chilli powder, gochugaru powder

Finely ground Korean chilli powder; mild-medium, sweet and fruity. Used to make gochujang, smooth sauces and kimchi with a bright red finish.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodKashmiri chilli powder

    Similar colour and mild heat, without the sweet, smoky Korean note.

  • T2 · GoodPaprika

    Good colour but sweeter and milder; add a pinch of cayenne.

  • T2 · GoodSichuan chilli powder

    Smokier and slightly hotter, a different chilli aroma.

  • T3 · In a pinchCayenne pepper

    Much hotter with little colour; mix with paprika. (use 0.25× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchChilli flakes

    Hotter, coarser and duller; grind finely. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Fine gochugaru

No recipes use it yet.