US EditionMapo Tofu a Fiery Warmup for a Cold Day
Mapo tofu, created in 19th century Chengdu, features a balance of chili heat, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and umami in a quick 25–30 minute recipe serving four.
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Mapo Tofu a fiery warmup for a cold day
Mapo tofu is one of Sichuan cuisine’s most iconic dishes. It consists of silky tofu bathed in a fiery, aromatic sauce that balances heat, numbing spice and rich umami flavor. Mapo tofu roughly translates to pockmarked grandma’s tofu, which is named for the elderly Chengdu woman who created the dish in the 19th century. The stew is traditionally made with soft tofu, ground beef or pork. A potent blend of hot chili oil, fermented broad bean paste …
Recipe: Mapo Tofu offers a fiery warmup for a chilly day
Mapo tofu is one of Sichuan cuisine’s most iconic dishes. It consists of silky tofu bathed in a fiery, aromatic sauce that balances heat, numbing spice and rich umami flavor. Mapo tofu roughly translates to “pockmarked grandma’s tofu,” which is named for the elderly Chengdu woman who created the dish in the 19th century. Related Articles Make these 3 delicious dishes with fresh mushrooms Recipe: Glazed salmon fille…
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