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Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Here’s a structured English overview of Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐), covering all requested categories: 1. Historical Origins Mapo Tofu was invented in 1862 during the Qing Dynasty in Chengyangdu (now part of Chengdu), Sichuan. Created by Chen Liu Shi (陈刘氏), a pockmarked (“má pó” 麻婆) innkeeper, the dish served laborers near Wanfu Bridge. Her spicy tofu stew gained fame for its bold…
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Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
Here’s a comprehensive English introduction to Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁), organized into requested categories: 1. Historical Origins Kung Pao Chicken originated in Sichuan Province, China, during the Qing Dynasty (mid-19th century). It’s named after Ding Baozhen (1820–1886), a Qing Dynasty governor whose official title was “Gōng Bǎo” (宫保, “Palace Guardian”). Legend claims he either invented the dish or favored it, leading chefs to…