Why is Korean food so spicy?

Roz's Random Ramblings by Roz Hirch

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