Culture in Chengdu

ancient Sichuanese artifact

Maocai () is a stew-like dish originating from the Chinese city of Chengdu, in Sichuan. It is composed of a variety of vegetables as well as meat and/or fish in a stock made of mala sauce. Although it is similar to styles of hot pot common in this region, its chief difference lies in the fact that the ingredients are already cooked when served, and hence no simmering is done at the table. left|thumb|Maocai left|thumb|Raw vegetables and meat to be selected at a maocai restaurant ==Common ingredients== Although there is great variation in the ingredients used in maocai, typically any of the foll