Mapo tofu is a very famous Sichuan dish, which is famous for its spicy and delicious taste.

There are different legends and sayings about the origin of Mapo tofu dishes.

A common explanation is that Mapo tofu originated from a Mapo temple near Chengdu, Sichuan Province. According to legend, the temple girl of Mapo Niangzi Temple made a tofu dish, which was spicy and delicious, and was famous for its unique taste.

Later, this dish was handed down and named after Mapo's Temple, namely Mapo Tofu.

Another way of saying it is that Mapo is the nickname of a famous Sichuan cuisine chef.

According to legend, Mapo is a hot-tempered and eccentric Sichuan cuisine chef who invented this spicy and delicious tofu dish and named it after himself, namely Mapo Tofu.

Either way, Mapo tofu, as a classic Sichuan dish, has become one of the delicacies in China and all over the world. Its spicy taste, rich layers and delicate taste of tofu make it popular.