고추 chili pepper

고추

 Chili peppers, known as 고추 (go-chu) in Korean, are an essential ingredient in Korean cuisine, adding spice and flavor to various dishes. From fresh peppers to powdered versions used in 고추장 (gochujang, chili paste) and 고춧가루 (gochugaru, chili powder), knowing how to talk about 고추 will help you navigate Korean food culture.

Introduction to 고추

The word 고추 (pronounced "go-chu") refers to chili pepper in Korean. It is widely used in Korean cooking, both fresh and dried. Chili peppers are a staple in spicy Korean dishes like 김치 (kimchi), 떡볶이 (tteokbokki), and 비빔밥 (bibimbap). Whether you're at a market or discussing spicy food, knowing how to use 고추 in conversation is essential.

Here are some useful expressions using 고추 in Korean:

More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)

  1. 고추 한 봉지 주세요
    (go-chu han bong-ji ju-se-yo)
    Please give me a bag of chili peppers.

  2. 이 고추는 매우 매워요
    (i go-chu-neun mae-u mae-wo-yo)
    This chili pepper is very spicy.

  3. 고추를 요리에 넣어요
    (go-chu-reul yo-ri-e neo-eo-yo)
    I add chili peppers to the dish.

  4. 매운 고추를 좋아해요
    (mae-un go-chu-reul jo-a-hae-yo)
    I like spicy chili peppers.

  5. 고추장도 넣을까요?
    (go-chu-jang-do neo-eul-kka-yo?)
    Shall we also add chili paste?

  6. 고추를 좀 더 주세요
    (go-chu-reul jom deo ju-se-yo)
    Please give me more chili peppers.

By learning these phrases, you'll be able to discuss 고추 in various situations, whether you're at a restaurant enjoying spicy food or shopping at a market. 고추 plays a crucial role in Korean cooking, and now you can confidently talk about it in Korean!

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