Why is it called Mapo Tofu?

In the early years of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, at the head of Wanfu Bridge on the moat in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, there was an unknown small shop selling snacks. Because the food in the small shop was hot and the dishes were fragrant and economical, it attracted many customers.

The owner of the shop, Ms. Chen, was known as Mrs. Chen, and because of the pockmarks on her face, she was nicknamed Chen Mapo.

The tofu she cooked was numb, spicy, fragrant and fragrant, with a unique flavor. The business became more and more prosperous and became famous far and wide.

In order to distinguish it from other roasted tofu, customers called it "Ma Po Tofu".

Later, in order to attract more customers, the store simply changed its name to "Chen Mapo Tofu Store".