Korean Kimchi Pepper (Gochu)

The korean kimchi pepper (called gochu in Korean) may look like a cayenne pepper; however, korean kimchi peppers do not share the same spice profile as cayenne peppers. Korean kimchi peppers are quite mild therefore earning a spot in the lightweight class. You may have not known but may have already tried korean kimchi peppers when dining at an Asian restaurant (especially if Korean) and the food had pepper flakes or seeds and had a mild spice taste.  These peppers make delicious appetizers and sides like gochu-sobagi (stuffed peppers) but can also be added to main dishes like chicken stir fry (or any type of stir fry). Another common use of these peppers comes from using flakes and seeds or chili powder after dehydrating and drying the pepper(s) and then being added to soups, stews, and various kimchi dishes (hence the name).

Dishes with korean kimchi peppers as an ingredient: Stir fries, Kimchi, Gochu-Sobagi, Oi-Sobagi, and Gochu-Jangajji