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Gochugaru substitutes

Out of gochugaru? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Aleppo pepper is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Aleppo pepperbest pick

    Coarse, fruity, and mild-to-medium — the closest widely available match.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Red pepper flakes

    Hotter and less fruity; grind slightly and cut the amount.

    use ~1/2

  3. 03
    Paprika + cayenne

    Rebuilds gochugaru's sweet red color plus controlled heat.

    3 parts paprika + 1 part cayenne

  4. 04
    Sweet paprika

    For the color and mild fruitiness when heat isn't wanted.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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