Sichuan Cuisine: Igniting the Palate with Fiery Flavors

Explore the distinctive qualities of Sichuan cuisine, known for its bold use of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
Highlight iconic Sichuan dishes like mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, and twice-cooked pork.
Discuss the importance of numbing spice, fragrant aromatics, and the concept of “málà” (numbing and spicy) in Sichuan cooking.
Recommend must-visit Sichuan restaurants and street food stalls in Chengdu and other regions.