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In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision. (Photo by Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13229582 |
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| Photographer | Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto |
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April 12
2025
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