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Sichuan Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou)

Sichuan Boiled Beef is a bold and spicy dish featuring tender slices of beef poached in a fiery broth infused with Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil. Celebrated for its numbing heat and vibrant flavors, it exemplifies the signature Sichuan cuisine characteristics of mala (numbing-spicy) and fragrant aromas.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Originating from Sichuan province, this dish reflects the region’s love for spicy and numbing flavors, developed over centuries to suit the local palate and climate.

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