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Traditional Sichuan mapo tofu: soft tofu in a spicy sauce of bean paste and Sichuan pepper

Published on: June 4, 2026

Leonardo Polo

Chengdu's most famous dish: cubes of soft tofu cooked in a red sauce of doubanjiang, ground meat, garlic, ginger and the Sichuan pepper that numbs the mouth. Authentic recipe with the oil sheen and the right consistency of sauce.