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Sichuan Cuisine (Chuan Cai)

川菜
Year
-500
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Synopsis

Sichuan cuisine is one of China's four great culinary traditions, famous for its bold spicy flavors using Sichuan peppercorn and chili.

Overview

Sichuan cuisine (川菜, Chuan Cai) is one of China's four great culinary traditions, originating from Sichuan Province. It is known for its bold flavors, particularly the distinctive numbing spice (ma la) from Sichuan peppercorn combined with chili.

Signature Dishes

Dish Description
Mapo Tofu Spicy tofu with minced pork
Twice-Cooked Pork Classic Sichuan pork dish
Kung Pao Chicken Sweet and spicy chicken
Boiled Fish Spicy fish in chili oil

References

  1. Baidu Baike: Sichuan Cuisine
  2. Wikipedia: Sichuan Cuisine
  3. Chinese Food Network

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