Mapo doufu is a combination of tofu (bean curd) set in a spicy chili- and bean-based sauce. It is often topped with minced meat, usually pork or beef.

麻婆豆腐由豆腐和口感麻辣的豆鼓酱汁做成，上面撒以碎肉（常以猪肉牛肉为主）。

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Dishes such as chicken, fish and bean curd cannot be excluded, for in Chinese, their pronunciations, respectively "ji", "yu" and "doufu," mean auspiciousness, abundance and richness.

鸡，鱼和豆腐饭菜必不可少的，因为在汉语中它们的发音分别是“ji”，“yu”and“doufu，”意味着幸运，丰富和富裕。

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