Want bold heat and deep umami in one dish? Learn how to make Mapo Tofu — a classic Sichuan Chinese recipe featuring soft tofu simmered in a rich, spicy sauce with ground pork, fermented bean paste, ...

Mapo tofu is one of the most well-known dishes from Sichuan in southwest China, made of tofu, minced pork, and spices. A plate of well-cooked mapo tofu is aromatic, soft, and numbingly spicy.