Why Is Mala so Addictive? All about This Numbing Spicy Sensation | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E6

Spice addicts love mala. Wonder what the science behind that is? Also, how did the sensation become the hallmark of Sichuan cuisine?

This is the sixth episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food.

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0:00 What is mala
01:48 How to make a mala dish
03:08 Why is mala so addictive
04:31 How mala got so popular
06:08 Sichuan food is more than mala

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Producer: Yoyo Chow
Videographer: Guo Yong
Editor: César del Giudice
Narration: Victoria Ho
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: César del Giudice

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