Sichuan local food
Local dishes, ingredients and the stories behind them.

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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Leshan Barbecue 乐山烧烤
Leshan Barbecue (乐山烧烤) uses different marinades for different ingredients before grilling.
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Fried skewers 油炸串串
The result emphasizes crisp surfaces and concentrated spice, while softer interiors vary from juicy meat to chewy tofu and tender vegetables.
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Leaf-wrapped rice dumplings 叶儿粑
The wrapper is soft and slightly sticky, with the filling providing most of the saltiness or sweetness.
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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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Jiajiang Fermented Tofu 夹江豆腐乳
Jiajiang Fermented Tofu (夹江豆腐乳) is a fermented bean curd from Jiajiang County (夹江县) in Leshan (乐山), Sichuan, sold steeped in red chilli oil.
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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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Niuhua Spicy Hot Pot Skewers 牛华麻辣烫
Niuhua Spicy Hot Pot Skewers (牛华麻辣烫) are associated with Niuhua Town (牛华镇) in Leshan’s (乐山) Wutongqiao District (五通桥区).
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Qianwei thin pancake rolls 犍为薄饼
The skin is delicate and soft, while vegetables bring crunch and the dressing adds tang, sweetness or chili depending on the stall.
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Emei Tofu Pudding 峨眉豆腐脑
Emei Tofu Pudding (峨眉豆腐脑) is the breakfast tofu pudding of Emeishan city (峨眉山市) in Leshan (乐山), Sichuan.
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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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Leshan Chilled Rice Cake 乐山凉糕
Leshan Chilled Rice Cake (乐山凉糕) is listed among the local specialties of Leshan, Sichuan. The term 糕 points to cakes.
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