This chili oil (làjiāo yóu, 辣椒油) makes the perfect accompaniment to Chinese dumplings, but it’s great on so many other […]
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Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan province, allegedly named for the pockmarked (“ma” from […]
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These cucumbers make a great appetizer or accompaniment to a larger Chinese meal. If you like spicy food like I […]
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Dried-fried yard-long beans is one of my favorite side dishes to order in Chinese restaurants- they’re lightly blistered and well-cooked […]
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Store-bought chili oil (layou) is often disappointing, and offers no real heat or flavor. Why settle for lackluster oil that’s […]
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Don’t be intimidated by the name- not all Sichuan food is flaming hot! Authentic Sichuan food is a melody of […]
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last updated August 17, 2023