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Sichuan cuisine

What is Sichuan cuisine?

Chinese cuisine known for its heat and the numbing sensation called "mala."

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China

Hot pot chinois (huoguo) avec bouillon mijotant et ingrédients à tremper.

Food17 min

Chinese Hotpot: The Bubbling Feast That Unites China

From fiery Sichuan broth to delicate Cantonese stock, Chinese hotpot is far more than a meal. Explore the history and traditions of China's ultimate communal feast.

April 4, 2026Read

China

Mapo doufu, plat emblématique de la cuisine épicée du Sichuan.

Food6 min

Sichuan cuisine: mala, the fire that numbs the tongue

Understanding Sichuan cuisine and its mala flavour: Sichuan pepper, chilli, mapo tofu, dandan noodles, Chengdu and Chongqing and the art of Chinese heat.

February 25, 2026Read

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