Sichuan cuisine
Sichuan cuisine, one of the Four Great Cuisines of China, is renowned for its unique numb-spicy flavor (mala) and rich variety of cooking techniques. Its ingredients are primarily sourced from the region's abundant mountain delicacies, aquatic products, fruits, and vegetables. Key seasonings and condiments include Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, doubanjiang (broad bean paste), and fermented bean curd. Sichuanese cooking methods encompass over 40 distinct techniques, such as stir-frying, pan-frying, oil-blanching, and deep-frying. Its prominent flavor profiles are the iconic mala (numb-spicy), yuxiang (fish-fragrant), and guaiwei (strange flavor).
Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes
A Classic Chinese Dish Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes (Suan La Tu Dou Si) is a staple of Sichuan home cooking, celebrated for its refreshing and crisp texture. The dish features finely julienned potatoes stir-fried with chiles, vinegar, and other seasonings. While potatoes were introduced to China during the Ming Dynasty, this simple yet flavorful ...
Ants Climbing a Tree（Ma Yi Shang Shu）
“Ants Climbing a Tree” (Ma Yi Shang Shu) is a classic Sichuan dish with a fun name—the minced meat clinging to the vermicelli noodles looks just like little ants climbing up a tree branch! This dish is famous for being wonderfully tender, flavorful, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying. Best of all, it’s simple to make and tastes ...
Twice-cooked pork
"Twice-cooked pork" (Hui Guo Rou) originated in the rural areas of Sichuan, China. In ancient times, it was known as "oil-fried pot." In Sichuan and Chongqing, it is a common household dish prepared by every family. Twice-cooked pork holds a very important position in Sichuan cuisine and has long been considered the most important dish. ...
🔥Mapo Tofu: Spicy, numbing, and so good with rice! 🍚
Mapo Tofu is a classic Sichuan dish, and it's a staple on dinner tables in Sichuan and Chongqing. This recipe for Mapo Tofu is absolutely delicious! Each piece of tofu soaks up the rich sauce, which is numbing, spicy, and savory. It's the perfect dish to eat with rice—I can easily finish three bowls! Ingredients: ...