Mapo Tofu
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer complements spicy, aromatic flavors in Mapo Tofu.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the dish's heat.
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the rich, spicy sauce.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and balance for bold, spicy dishes.
Best cocktails with this
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid/heat/bubbles — bright citrus and jalapeño spice that complements and refreshes against the numbing heat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, herbal, bubbles — cucumber + mint cools heat and cuts fat
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acidic, spicy, bubbles — lime + ginger beer lifts and cuts Sichuan spice
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
acid/herbal/cool — lime, cucumber and mint cool the palate and cut through chili oil and fat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — simple lime soda acidity and effervescence cleanse richness and tame spice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, spicy — bright lime and ginger refresh and balance oily umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — cranberry and lime with club soda add palate-clearing tartness and lift
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, bubbles — simple lime soda cleanse between spicy bites
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, bubbles — clean lime soda refreshes and lightens fatty mapo sauce
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
cool/sweet/bubbles — coconut and soda soothe heat and provide a creamy-cool contrast to spice
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/bitter/acid — gin with aromatic bitters and lemon twist lends bright herbaceous lift to savory flavors
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acidic, sweet — tropical acidity brightens and tempers numbing heat