The origin of mapo tofu is now the stuff of legend, like Paul Bunyan or Gungnir. Sometime during the latter half of the 19th century, Yu explained, laborers used to transport cooking oil in large ...

As a known critic of veganism and vegetarianism, Anthony Bourdain's love for what he called "the apex of Sichuan food" may come as a surprise to fans.

Because of her disfigurement she lived the life of an outcast outside the provincial capital, Chengdu. One dark and stormy night, ... Today this dish, known as Mapo Tofu, ...

If you’re looking for a unique dinner recipe, make this Chengdu noodle dish from the Institute of Culinary Education.

I assumed mapo tofu would be difficult to make because the flavors are so complex. But it's a surprisingly simple dish to make with the right ingredients. The post How to Make Mapo Tofu at Home ...

And I have practised cooking Mapo tofu for nearly 20 years." In recent years, as McDonald's and hot-pot restaurants become more and more popular, many Chengdu snack bars are facing a crisis.

In Chengdu, according to the 2011 "UNESCO City of Gastronomy," they cook peppers with a bit of food tossed in. ... The couple taste Sichuan's most famous dish – the tongue-numbing mapo tofu.

Shang Palace at Makati Shangri-La, Manila is proud to present “A Sichuan Experience,” a limited-time culinary showcase ...

Loosen up the cornstarch slurry (which will have settled) and add a 1/3 of it to the wok, pouring into the liquid (not on top of the tofu), and stir. Add the avocado and cook for 2 minutes, then ...