Episode notes
This episode looks at the history of gochu, a distinctly Korean spice, including theories about where it came from and why Koreans love it so much. My usual humorous approach to the topic, including several humorous anecdotes from my own personal experiences with Koreans and spicy food.
Keywords
LanguageHistoryKoreaKorean FoodSpicePepperancient trade routesMesoamericaAncient agricultureKorean culture