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#SichuanCuisine #ChineseFood #CulinaryCulture Although Sichuan cuisine is characterised by 24 distinct flavors, many regard the so-called ‘fish’ flavor as quintessentially Sichuanese. But where did it come from? Is it simply the name of a flavor, or did it originally have something to do with actual fish? Join gourmets, chefs and… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep2: Fish Flavored Shredded Pork

#dongpopork #literati #philosopher-chef Over the course of its long history, China has produced many great thinkers. What’s less well known is that many were as adept in the kitchen as they were in study! Perhaps the most distinguished of these philosopher-chefs was Song Dongpo, who, in addition to producing great… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep5: Literary Taste on a Plate – Dongpo Pork

#sichuancuisine #spicydish Though more than capable of elegance and sophistication, many of Sichuan’s most famous dishes originate in the humble home kitchen. From Mapo Doufu, supposedly invented by housewife Mapo Chen, to Couple’s Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, credited to a poor couple, a closer look at the stories behind… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep4: Couple’s Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce

#sichuancuisine #spicyfood Episode 1 of this gourmet journey into the food of Sichuan kicks off with a classic – twice cooked pork. But did you know the origins of this spicy treat lie in an ancestor-worship ceremony? Just goes to show that taking a closer look at these dishes is… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep1: Mother’s Twice-cooked Pork

#KungPaoChicken #SichuanCuisine #CulinaryCulture If a world-wide poll were to ask people to name a Chinese dish, the winner would surely be Kung Pao Chicken. But the very popularity of the dish has added a touch of controversy to its fiery flavour. Varying from region to region, claimed by multiple Chinese… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep6: Kung Pao Chicken

#SichuanCuisine #MapoTofu #CulinaryCulture Few ingredients are as versatile as Tofu. But though delicious tofu dishes abound in China, few enjoy the widespread fame and popularity of mapo tofu. Invented more than a century ago, Mapo Dofu has enjoyed a stellar rise that would have shocked its humble creator, housewife Mapo… Continue Reading Sichuan Cuisine Ep3: Mapo Tofu