gochugaru

English

Alternative forms

• gochutgaru, kochukaru

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 고춧가루 (gochutgaru).

Noun

gochugaru (uncountable)

1. A red pepper powder used in Korean cuisine.
   • 2016 July 1, David Tanis, “Spicy Cold Noodles Offer an Antidote to Summer Heat”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     But the bright red Korean red pepper flakes, gochugaru, are without seeds and are only medium hot, so you can use a lot of them.