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Tofu Pudding (豆腐脑) — dish photograph
Sichuan

Tofu Pudding 豆腐脑

Tofu Pudding (豆腐脑) in Leshan (乐山), Sichuan, is a savoury bowl. The Guangming Daily names it among the city's street foods, next to sweet-skin duck and bobo chicken, and describes the Leshan version as one where the soft bean curd is not the only star: it comes with chilli oil, peanuts and celery, and with steamed pork intestine or steamed crispy pork.

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Reference photo for Xiba Tofu · 西坝豆腐同类菜品参考照片
Sichuan

Xiba Tofu 西坝豆腐

Xiba Tofu (西坝豆腐) is the tofu tradition of Xiba town (西坝镇), in Wutongqiao district (五通桥区), Leshan (乐山). Its making technique entered Sichuan’s (四川) provincial intangible cultural heritage list in 2009.

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AI illustration: Small rectangular and irregular pieces of sesame or peanut brittle and puffed-rice candy on a simple plate.
Sichuan

Suji Puffed Rice Candy 苏稽米花糖

Suji Puffed Rice Candy (苏稽米花糖) is a crisp confection from Suji town (苏稽镇) in Leshan (乐山), made with glutinous rice, peanuts, white sugar, sesame and pork fat.

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Mabian wontons · 马边抄手 · AI dish illustration
Sichuan

Mabian wontons 马边抄手

The result is silky and soft, with a small savory meat center. Clear broth emphasizes the filling, while red-oil dressing creates a stronger spicy contrast.

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