3 delicious mala recipes from around the world
Sichuan's iconic communal feast, featuring a bubbling cauldron of fiery chili oil and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Diners cook a variety of thinly sliced meats, fresh vegetables, tofu, and noodles directly in the broth at the table, then dip them into personalized sauces. It's an interactive and flavorful culinary experience.
A popular Sichuan dish where a variety of ingredients are stir-fried in a intensely flavorful, numbing, and spicy sauce. It's often described as the 'dry' version of hot pot, allowing you to customize your own mix of proteins, vegetables, and other goodies.
A quintessential Sichuan dish, Shui Zhu Niu Rou features thinly sliced beef, tenderly poached and served in a vibrant, fiery chili oil broth, topped with an aromatic blend of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The dramatic sizzle finish at the table is as much a part of the experience as the explosive flavors.