Have you learned how to make delicious and authentic Korean chili powder simply at home?

How to prepare Korean Chili Powder

• 1

  Prepare and dry the chili

  Prepare the chili: Take 200g of fresh chili, cut off the stems, remove the seeds, and wash thoroughly.

  Dry the chili:

  Method 1: Place the chili in a basket and expose it to sunlight at around 29 degrees Celsius for 2 days, for 6 – 7 hours each day.

  Method 2: Dry it using an oven at 65 – 75 degrees Celsius. If using an oven to dry, in the first hour, gradually lower the temperature over time, then observe until the chili is completely dry; if it crumbles easily when squeezed by hand, it is done.

  Tip:

  • To dry the chili faster, you can use a knife to make lengthwise cuts on the chili!
  • To maintain the red color of the chili powder, briefly blanch it in hot water (80 – 90 degrees Celsius) for 3 – 5 minutes, then remove and clean it before placing it in the dryer.
  • You should wear plastic gloves to avoid direct contact with the chili, which can cause burns, and to prevent touching your eyes, nose, etc.

  
• 2

  Prepare the garlic

  Prepare the garlic: Peel 5 cloves of garlic, wash them, let them dry, and slice them thinly.

  Dry the garlic:

  Method 1: Sun-dry the garlic just like the chili.

  Method 2: Alternatively, you can wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and roast it in the oven at about 80 degrees for 1 hour; during the drying process, turn the garlic 5 – 6 times to prevent burning. Finally, the garlic will be cooked, dry, and fragrant.

  
• 3

  Grinding Chili Powder

  After the chili and garlic have dried, put them into a blender and grind them finely.

  If you want to use fine chili powder, grind it until it meets your requirement; for coarse chili powder, you can grind the chili and garlic evenly until the powder is just small enough.

  Finally, add 2 teaspoons of pepper and grind again. Now you have completed the Korean chili powder seasoning!

  Note: When grinding chili, remember to close the lid of the blender tightly, and only open the lid after the blender has completely stopped!

  
• 4

  Final Product

  Korean chili powder has a moderate spiciness with a fragrant taste of garlic and pepper. This will be a “valuable” seasoning to make your family dishes even more appealing!