hot pepper

Hot peppers are red peppers characterized by their spiciness. They are an essential ingredient for adding heat to Korean cuisine and are used in making kimchi and gochujang.

Peppers are rich in vitamin C, making them good for your health. Koreans love spicy food, so they add peppers to various dishes. Peppers make food taste delicious.

Chili peppers originated in South America but spread worldwide after the 16th century. In Korea, they were introduced after the Imjin War and became a core ingredient in Korean cuisine.

Capsaicin, the main component of spiciness, is known to boost metabolism and relieve pain. Recently, Korean spicy food culture has been gaining global attention along with the popularity of K-food.