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

Luzhou yellow rice cakes 泸州黄粑
The texture is dense and gently chewy, with a sweet rice flavor and a light leaf aroma. Reheating makes the cake more supple.
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Zitong layered banquet bowl 梓潼镶碗
The bowl offers soft slices, springy prepared components and broth-soaked vegetables rather than one uniform stew texture. It is substantial and meant for sharing.
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Zhe'ergen herb salad 凉拌折耳根
The stems have a clean snap, while the aroma can seem medicinal, earthy or fish-like to a first-time diner. Garlic, chilli and sourness add their own flavours. It is reasonable to enjoy a small taste without expecting to like the herb immediately.
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Sichuan sliced pig ears in chilli oil 红油耳片
Expect soft outer tissue around crisp cartilage, with chilli aroma and savoury seasoning. The chewy-crunchy texture is central; it should not be described as tender boneless pork for readers who have never tried it.
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Luoquan tofu feast 罗泉豆腐宴
The interest lies in texture changes across the meal, not one repeated sauce. Some courses may be light while others are meat-rich.
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Chengdu maocai mixed spicy bowl 成都冒菜
The broth coats many contrasting textures, from crunchy lotus root to soft tofu and tender meat. Chilli and peppercorn strength can often be adjusted.
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Plain-Steamed Jiangtuan Catfish 清蒸江团
Plain-Steamed Jiangtuan Catfish (清蒸江团) is a Sichuan (四川) steamed-fish dish made with jiangtuan, ham and shiitake mushrooms. The fish is served with clear broth and a ginger-vinegar dipping sauce.
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Chuanchuan 串串香
Each bite brings a different texture under the same broth or dressing, from crisp vegetables to tender meat and chewy tofu products.
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Sichuan nine-bowl banquet 九大碗
Sichuan nine-bowl banquet (九大碗) is a Sichuan village feast rather than a single recipe.
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Zigong Salt Merchant Cuisine 自贡盐帮菜
Zigong Salt Merchant Cuisine (自贡盐帮菜) includes a broad home-cooking repertoire in Zigong (自贡), shaped by local and seasonal ingredients.
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Cold Spicy Chicken Knee Cartilage 冷吃掌中宝
Cold Spicy Chicken Knee Cartilage (冷吃掌中宝) is listed among the local specialties of Zigong, Sichuan. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Panzhihua Mango Banquet 攀枝花芒果宴
Panzhihua Mango Banquet (攀枝花芒果宴) is a meal built around mango as a cooking ingredient, from Panzhihua (攀枝花) in Sichuan.
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