Mapo tofu was created over a century ago at a restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, that was owned by a couple. The creator was the wife, who was the cook and had blemishes on her face. Her delicious tofu creation was named mapo tofu, or 'pockmarked elderly woman's beancurd'. Her version was said to make you break a sweat from the spice. Now this dish is a famous, signature dish a Sichuan cuisine and can be found around the world.