The finished product looks like this. After being shallow fried, the tofu is sprinkled with chilli powder, salt and bits of finely chopped spring onions. Yes, it’s heavenly.

I know, I know I am posting food in a row and making your mouth water. But this is what I see everyday, in every corner of Chengdu! It’s difficult to resist food here, with so many choices. Chengdu has been rightly christened by the UNESCO as the City of Gastronomy. Here, you see tofu...