Mapo Tofu
/ˈmɑːpoʊ ˈtoʊfuː/
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A spicy, numbing Sichuan Chinese dish made with soft tofu, ground pork, fermented broad beans, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns, known for its distinctive tingly spicy flavor.
I ordered a plate of fragrant mapo tofu to go with my steamed rice at the Chinese restaurant.
Etymology
Mapo Tofu originated in Sichuan province, China. The name comes from "mapo", referring to the pockmarked complexion of the dish's creator, combined with "tofu", the main ingredient of the meal.
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