Korean red chili powder

Korean red chili powder is an essential condiment in Korean cuisine, known for its spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor. This powder is made from dried red chilies, specifically the gochu variety, which is primarily cultivated in South Korea. Its fine texture and vibrant red color make it ideal for flavoring and coloring traditional dishes such as kimchi, stews, soups, and marinades.

Korean red chili powder not only provides a characteristic and complex spiciness but also contributes antioxidant properties and vitamins, especially vitamin A and C, thanks to its natural content of capsaicin and carotenoids. Furthermore, it is known for its benefits in stimulating metabolism and improving blood circulation.

In the Hispanic American context, this ingredient can be found under different names such as Korean ground chili, Korean red chili powder, or simply Korean chili powder. It should not be confused with common chili powder, as its flavor profile is much more complex and specific, highly valued in oriental cuisine.