Mother-In-Law’s Gochugaru Authentic Korean Chile Flakes, made from Premium Hot Peppers, Medium Heat, Use for Kimchi, Spicy Dishes, Bulk 8oz Bag

I’ve discovered this brand of Gochugaru several years ago while searching for kimchi recipes to make at home. I keep it in the freezer where it stays fresh until I need it. I’ve been making kimchi off and on for about four years, and recommend this brand as well as mother-in-law recipes for other fermented goods. For the last batch of kimchi I made, I let it ferment in our basement refrigerator for a couple of weeks, instead of leaving it out on the counter in the summer. Best results ever, crisper vegetables, and not quite as sour a ferment, crisp and clean taste.

Great product. I have purchased this several times.

This is a very unique flavor that gives garlic crisp its character. It is also a very veratile chili because it is more flavor than heat. I just like the Mother n Law brand over others that I've tried. It is great with citrus for salads and fresh fruits. I also blend it with other spices to create blends.

A good balance of nose, palate, and heat. 3 to 3.5 tablespoons per one head of nappa cabbage makes for a warm, medium heat baechu kimchi. I have a feeling my 16oz pack will disappear quickly at the present rate of consumption. A note for those new to Korean cuisine: the recipe provided on the back label, although called a form of kimchi, is for an instant spicy salad. I have no doubt that it's tasty, and perhaps a good fit for the "instant gratification" modern American psyche, but it is not the heavenly fermented goodness known as baechu kimchi. The latter takes a bit of patience, but is so very worth it. In furtherance of your Quest for the Holy (baechu kimchi) Grail, I would also recommend Red Boat Fish Sauce, 500 ml (17 oz.) from Vietnam. It's a cut above a random fish sauce from an Asian market, and is in my humble opinion worth the premium price.

I use this to make korean cucumber salad also as a condiment to top salad, sandwiches and pizza. Quality product, great flavor. Peppers from Mexico and manufactured in USA.

I REALLY love this product and glad to find it in bulk...I wish it was a 3 pound bag as I use a lot of it. Not very spicy, just a hint, and some sweetness shines through. I make "Spicy Cucumber Chips" from the Medical Medium line up of recipes!! I'm wondering what else I can make with it! The package arrived fresh. I'll continue to buy this because it's cost effective compared to the small jars at the store.

Very good for kimchi but too expensive. I buy a different brand for half the price just as good

I bought this gochugaru so that I could make my first kimchi at home. I've been unable to find decent kimchi anywhere I've lived in the past few years, so I decided to finally take the plunge and make my own. Maybe I don't know enough about "authentic" kimchi, but I think I just made one of the best kimchis I've ever had. At first the flakes tasted a little bland to me (I never had plain gochugaru, so I didn't know what to expect). However, after making my kimchi and allowing it to ferment for a few days it tasted just like the kimchi that I've had in my favorite Korean restaurants. I can't stop eating it! I can't wait to see how the flavors continue to develop (that is if I don't eat all 3 jars in the next few days).