Gochugaru is a Korean chili powder or flakes made from dried, typically sun-dried, Korean red chili peppers, its name combining the Korean words for chili pepper and powder. It has a vibrant red color, a texture ranging from fine powder to coarse flakes, and a heat level that varies from mildly hot to very hot, alongside a complex flavor that is spicy, sweet and slightly smoky. Gochugaru made from Cheongyang chili peppers is notably finer and hotter than standard versions, and the powder is a fundamental seasoning throughout Korean cuisine.
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