The Spicy Genesis – Where Mapo Tofu Was Born in 1862

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Pilgrimage to the unassuming kitchen that sparked a global obsession—Sichuan’s first Mapo Tofu, still cooked to ancestral specs in this 160-year-old laozihao (heritage eatery).

✔ LEGEND BITES
→ "Blood & Tears" Tofu – Silken curds swimming in chili-laced magma, topped with fermented black beans and minced beef.
→ Secret Weapon: Aged Pixian doubanjiang (bean paste) fermented in earthen jars.
→ Mouth-Numbing Combo: Pair with zhongshui dumplings or cold liangfen.

✔ WHY EAT HERE?
✅ UNESCO-listed recipe– The blueprint for all Mapo Tofu worldwide.
✅ Four Generations of "Pockmarked Granny" – Descendants guard the original wok.
✅ Culinary Time Capsule – Wooden beams, vintage posters, and the same smoky aroma since Qing Dynasty.

Post by Winnie21 | Jun 5, 2025