Serrano pepperEasy to find
Same count; seeds in for extra heat
Similar heat and bite, a little thinner-skinned.
Ingredient guide
Cheongyang chili 청양고추
Cheongyang gochu is a slim, very spicy Korean green chili. It is sliced into stews, soups and dipping sauces when you want a clean, sharp heat.
Taste
Sharply hot with a fresh, grassy bite; hotter than a jalapeño.
What to look for
Slim, firm green (sometimes red) peppers in Korean markets. Shorter ones are generally hotter.
Storing it
Refrigerate in a paper bag for about a week, or freeze whole for months.
How to find Cheongyang chili, anywhere
Works in any country — look for these names, in these kinds of shops.
Names to look for
- cheongyang chili
- Korean hot green pepper
- cheongyang gochu
- 청양고추
Show this at the shop청양고추
Where to look
- Korean grocery stores, fresh produce
- Asian supermarkets (serrano or Thai chilies as swaps)
Watch out for
- Mild green Korean peppers (pu-gochu) look similar but are far milder.
- Remove the seeds to tame the heat.
Can't find Cheongyang chili? Use this instead
Honest swaps, with amounts per unit of the original and how the dish will change.
Jalapeño + a pinch of gochugaruEasy to find
For each cheongyang: 1 small jalapeño and ⅛ tsp gochugaru
Milder and thicker-fleshed; the gochugaru brings the heat up.
▲ milder at first▼ fresher
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