Mapo Tofu: The 200-Year-Old Sichuan Dish With a Surprising Feminist Origin
In 1862 Chengdu, a pockmarked widow invented the dish that would become Sichuan's most famous export. Her story is stranger—and more contested—than you know.
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Mapo Tofu
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Sichuan Cuisine: The Bold and Flavorful Heart of Chinese Food
Discover the fiery world of Sichuan cuisine, from its signature mala (numbing-spicy) flavor to iconic dishes like mapo tofu and kung pao chicken.
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