Product Description
PURPOSE
WHAT IS IT?
Chili threads are made from the Korean red chili pepper, these threads are elegant, long and reddish brown when dried. They have a similar heat level to the Aleppo red pepper with an additional grassy note.
EXPERIENCE
These threads can be prepared anyway you would prepare a regular chili, although when raw they are consumed raw they have a grassy flavor. When toasted the threads develop a smoky dimension and darker color. The heat is rather mild, depending on the size, around a 3 on a spice scale of 1-10.
TRADITIONAL USES
- Curry
- Pasta
- Kimchi
- Food garnish
IMPROVISATIONAL ‘RIFFS’
- Toss over ramen or pho just before serving
- Use as crunchy garnish on avocado toast
- Scatter across grilled shrimp with lime
THE BACKSTORY
The chili threads are a traditional Korean food garnish (Sil-gochu 실고추). Originally finally shredded pieces of red chili were dried and toasted as an addition to kimchi. Of course these pepper pieces can be used to garnish anything, they taste best in savory recipes with their grassy flavor and chic appearance.
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