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Chili thread

Sil-gochu (Korean: 실고추), often translated as chili threads, chilli threads, or chili pepper threads, is a traditional Korean food garnish made with chili peppers.

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Chili threads
Alternative namesChilli threads, chili pepper threads, sil-gochu
TypeGarnish
Place of originKorea
Associated cuisineKorean cuisine
Main ingredientsChili peppers
Korean name
Hangul
실고추
RRsilgochu
MRsilgoch'u
IPAɕil.ɡo.tɕʰu

Sil-gochu (Korean: 실고추), often translated as chili threads, chilli threads, or chili pepper threads, is a traditional Korean food garnish made with chili peppers.123

  • Gyeran-jang-jorim (soy-sauce-simmered eggs) topped with sil-gochu (chili threads)
    Gyeran-jang-jorim (soy-sauce-simmered eggs) topped with sil-gochu (chili threads)
  • Oi-seon (stuffed cucumber) topped with sil-gochu
    Oi-seon (stuffed cucumber) topped with sil-gochu
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See also

References

References

  1. "Korean chilli threads". Gourmet Traveller. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  2. Kulshrestha, Kritika Pramod (9 October 2013). "Austin chefs create art inspired culinary bites". The Daily Texan. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  3. Bourke, Jordan; Pyo, Rejina (23 August 2015). "Six simple recipes from a Korean kitchen". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2017.