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23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, hui guo rou (twice-cooked pork), at his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This dish, made from boiled pork, is once offered to ancestors during funeral ceremonies and is now cooked for its rich flavors and tender texture. The chef balances the memory of ancient techniques and mastery of spices, preserving a culinary tradition where every dish tells a story.

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#13229576

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, hui guo rou (twice-cooked pork), at his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This dish, made from boiled pork, is once offered to ancestors during funeral ceremonies and is now cooked for its rich flavors and tender texture. The chef balances the memory of ancient techniques and mastery of spices, preserving a culinary tradition where every dish tells a story.

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#13229579

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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#13229581

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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#13229582

23 January 2026

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.

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#13229587

23 January 2026

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.

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#13229590

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong at Yin Ba 1986 restaurant prepares Three Pepper Fish, an iconic Sichuan dish. Fresh fish fillets are stir-fried in a wok with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and red pepper, creating a spicy, aromatic, and balanced flavor. A rich sauce enhances this traditional dish, reflecting the bold cuisine of the region.

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#13229570

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares Sichuan culinary specialties in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He draws inspiration from ancient recipes he collects during his travels across the province. He is passionate about local traditions and reinvents forgotten dishes while respecting the gestures and flavors passed down by families and rural markets. This cuisine is rooted in Sichuan's history yet open to creativity.

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#13229571

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares Sichuan culinary specialties in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He draws inspiration from ancient recipes he collects during his travels across the province. He is passionate about local traditions and reinvents forgotten dishes while respecting the gestures and flavors passed down by families and rural markets. This cuisine is rooted in Sichuan's history yet open to creativity.

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#13229572

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, hui guo rou (twice-cooked pork), at his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This dish, made from boiled pork, is once offered to ancestors during funeral ceremonies and is now cooked for its rich flavors and tender texture. The chef balances the memory of ancient techniques and mastery of spices, preserving a culinary tradition where every dish tells a story.

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#13229574

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, hui guo rou (twice-cooked pork), at his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This dish, made from boiled pork, is once offered to ancestors during funeral ceremonies and is now cooked for its rich flavors and tender texture. The chef balances the memory of ancient techniques and mastery of spices, preserving a culinary tradition where every dish tells a story.

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#13229575

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, hui guo rou (twice-cooked pork), at his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This dish, made from boiled pork, is once offered to ancestors during funeral ceremonies and is now cooked for its rich flavors and tender texture. The chef balances the memory of ancient techniques and mastery of spices, preserving a culinary tradition where every dish tells a story.

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#13229578

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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#13229580

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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#13229584

23 January 2026

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.

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#13229588

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong at Yin Ba 1986 restaurant prepares Three Pepper Fish, an iconic Sichuan dish. Fresh fish fillets are stir-fried in a wok with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and red pepper, creating a spicy, aromatic, and balanced flavor. A rich sauce enhances this traditional dish, reflecting the bold cuisine of the region.

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