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Spice & Seasoning

Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)

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Korean

🧭 The real thing: Asian markets (H Mart, 99 Ranch, Uwajimaya)

Aleppo pepper
86%
How much: 1:1
Fruity, moderately hot and oily-flaked — remarkably close to gochugaru.
📍 Natural grocers · Middle Eastern markets
Sweet paprika + cayenne
76%
How much: 2 tsp paprika + ¼ tsp cayenne per tbsp
Paprika supplies the color and sweetness, cayenne the gentle heat.
📍 Any supermarket