Description
The mild chili threads are often used to make Korean kimchi, but they are also a popular garnish in specialty cuisine. This very finely grated dried form of red chili adds visual interest and fresh peppery flavor without adding too much heat or bothersome elements. Red chili peppers are a staple in Korean cuisine, but were not introduced into the culture until after the 15th century, when Europeans began distributing newly discovered products to the Americas. Koreans quickly adopted chili and have created their own unique way of using it as a flavor and aesthetic enhancer. The proper name in Korean is Shil Gochu, which means chain pepper. While native to the Americas, peppers are now widely grown in Asia and India. Mild Chile Threads are very thin strings of extruded mild red chili pepper that are dried and often used as a spectacular garnish. Various lengths, averaging about 3 inches Bright reddish orange Mild in heat, full of flavor. Weight: 1.5 Lb