One of the great Chinese Sichuan dishes, that brings all five basic flavours: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty,in is Mapo Tofu.
This hard tofu cooked in a spicy minced meat red sauce was originated at Chen Mapo Tofu Restaurant in the turn of the 19th century by the Chen couple during the late Qing Dynasty. Mrs. Chen’s pock-marked face was attributed to the name of the dish and then to the restaurant; “ma” meaning pock and “po” meaning elderly woman.
Beautiful photo. I think it’s delicious. I’ve never tasted tofu. I don’t know what it tastes like. But I hope I will try.
Interesting story of origin of a @RohithaF . As a vegetarian, I shall prefer only the tofu.
Really, you’re a vegetarian.
Are you a complete vegetarian or a**flexitarian? @giribpai **
That is Tofu. Processed soya beans.
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It is delicious indeed. Tofu by itself is almost tasteless. Milky plain flat taste. There are many versions of tofu and thousands of recipes to try.
Hi @giribpai
You can make a masala paste or gravy and add tofu. Delicious!. If you like I can send you a recipe.
Hey @RohithaF ,
Is Mapo Tofu most common in Sichuan? Can you find it in other areas of China as well? I have tried a few types of tofu （豆腐）and my favorite one is 鱼豆腐 (yu doufu), the fish tofu. Have you ever tried it before? I used to eat it a lot on a hot pot.
