Learn how to make mapo tofu at home. The legendary dish from China’s Sichuan province brings the heat and the numb in a meal that's filled with intense flavors. It's surprisingly easy to make with the ...

This recipe is excerpted from the cookbook “The Wok: Recipes and Techniques” by J. Kenji López-Alt, out March 8. This is it. My favorite dish in the world and the grandmother of Sichuan cuisine.

Uncover the origin of this popular and spicy Chinese dish. Have your ingredients ready before you begin - stir fry cooks fast. I love a dish with a good story behind it, and Mapo Tofu is a legendary ...

Stir together 1 cup hot water and mushroom seasoning in a small bowl until well dissolved. Set aside. Toast chiles in a 14-inch wok over medium-low, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ...

This recipe is one of Slate’s 10 Best Recipes of 2025. This oil-slicked stew from China’s Sichuan province is one you don’t just taste but feel. Mapo tofu perfectly embodies the Sichuanese flavor ...