Why Mapo Tofu deserves more attention

Mapo Tofu rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The aromatic and complex complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using oyster sauce correctly takes real skill.

communal sharing at the table is culturally central. I encountered it first in a regional specialty restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. chrysanthemum tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Mapo Tofu is the dish to start with.