Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
Hansik YoungKorean ingredient guide
pickled green chili peppers is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.

You can, of course, enjoy them on their own, but the spicy flavor is especially great for Korean dishes. I've only tried this brand's product so far, but if there are other recommended options, I'd love to hear about them.
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
You can usually find pickled green chili peppers in Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, or larger supermarkets with a good Asian food section.
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
Always follow the package instructions. Many Korean pastes and opened products keep best sealed in the fridge.