Mapo Tofu
"Scalding, ruby-red silken tofu suspended in a viscous oil of minced beef, fermented beans, and numbing peppercorns."
实用信息
Affordable
Vibe
Vibrant and Scalding
Duration
1 hour
Best For
Spice veterans
背景故事
Invented in 1862 by Mrs. Chen, a pockmarked woman (Ma-po) who ran an eatery near Wanfu Bridge. She turned cheap ingredients—tofu and beef—into a masterpiece for weary porters.
当地秘密
"Authentic versions mandate crispy minced BEEF, never pork. Eat it at the 'Chen Mapo Tofu' flagship. Order a side of white rice; the starch is the only way to handle the numbing 'Ma' sensation."
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