Korean Chili Flakes, a member of the Capsicum annuum family, measure 4,000-8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are the sweet and spicy flakes that give Korean food its desirable, perky heat. They are also called Korean red pepper flakes, Korean chilli flakes, gochugaru (go-chu-GA-ru) flakes, gochugaru bulk, Korean red pepper flakes, or Korean pepper flakes.

Korean food’s popularity around the world has steadily grown since 2010; the number of Korean restaurants not found in Korea leapt from 9,253 to 33,499 just 8 years later. The rise in the interest in Korean food is often associated with the trendsetting nature of Korean pop culture, as Korean bands and TV shows grow their global fan bases.

Korean Chili Flakes are often sought after by chili oil, sauce, and nut manufacturers; olive oil and spice shops; seasoning companies; brewpubs; pizza shops; Asian and Asian fusion restaurants; and breweries.

Flavor Profile

Korean Chili Flakes are sweet, fruity, and somewhat spicy.

Heat Level

Korean Chili Flakes are a medium-heat chile, measuring 4,000 – 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

How To Use

Korean Chili Flakes are a crucial ingredient in Korean cuisine, particularly in the well-known and well-loved side dish, Kimchi. Kimchi gets much of its color and its flavor from these chile flakes. Use our Korean Chili Flakes to make Kecap Manis, a sweet and spicy ancestor to American ketchup. spicy Gochujang Paste, which you can then use as a base to mix into sauces for steak or tacos, blend into Korean Cucumber Salad, or toss on Korean Chicken Wings. One of our favorite recipes using Korean Chile Flakes is Bibimbap. These flakes are a great addition wherever you would like to add a bit of spice. While they are able to withstand a long cooking time, they shine when added near the end of cooking so their full heat and flavor can bloom. Try them sprinkled on an omelet or over scrambled eggs. Mix them in with rice. Toss over pasta; their fruity depth would be great in hearty pasta like orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe.

Korean Chili Flakes pair well with rice, chicken, fish, ginger, garlic, chives, fish sauce, pork, anise, fruit, celery, and chocolate.