Korean food isn’t always spicy—there are plenty of mild, savory dishes without that well-known spicy kick. But spicy flavors are popular, and we have the gochu (고추, chili) to thank for that.
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Recipe: Gochutnip muchim (chilli leaves salad)
Gochu (고추, chilli) is one of the most common ingredients in Korean cooking, but living in the city, sometimes their leaves get overlooked.