Mapo tofu

麻婆豆腐 · Mápó dòufu. Silken tofu · Sichuan spice.

Dumplings in a bamboo steamer with chopsticks
Regional dishes麻婆豆腐Mápó dòufuMapo tofu

Soft tofu is cooked with fermented broad-bean paste, chilli, and Sichuan pepper. The balance of heat and numbing spice varies by restaurant.

CoverageRegional · Sichuan

About this food

Ask how spicy the dish is and enjoy it with rice. The sauce is usually shared, so a serving spoon is useful.

How to explore it

Silken tofu · Sichuan spice. Ask about ingredients, preparation, and regional variations before ordering.

Useful phrase

Is this spicy?

这个辣吗?Zhège là ma?