Homemade Gochugaru Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Homemade chili pepper powder is a simple and easy ingredient to make that can add a kick of spice to any recipe. Here's how to make it at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: jar

Calories: 363kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Dehydrator or oven
Food processor or high-speed blender

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh red chili peppers (any variety can be used, but Korean chili peppers work best)

Instructions

Cut a small slit in the bottom of each chili pepper (away from the stem).
Place the peppers on the dehydrator trays, making sure they are not touching each other.
Set the dehydrator to the vegetable setting (around 125°F/52°C).
Allow the chili peppers to dry completely in the dehydrator, which may take up to 24 hours or more depending on the humidity.
Once the peppers are dried, break them open to remove the stem and seeds, keeping only the flesh.
Add the chili pepper flesh to a food processor or blender.
It is recommended to wear a mask over your nose and mouth to avoid inhaling any dust from the powder.
Pulse the chili pepper flesh in the food processor or blender until it reaches a medium powder consistency.
Transfer the chili pepper powder to an airtight container.
Store the container in a cool and dry place.

Notes

You can dehydrate food using your regular oven by using the lowest setting with the door slightly open to allow moisture to escape. However, a dehydrator is more efficient and produces better results.

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