noun
mala seasoning; spicy and numbing seasoning
A Chinese seasoning blend known for its combination of spiciness (辣) and numbing sensation (麻) from Sichuan pepper. Used in dishes like mapo tofu and hot pot.
from Chinese málà
麻辣火鍋は、辛さとしびれが特徴です。
Mala hot pot is characterized by its spiciness and numbing sensation.
この麻辣ソースは本格的な四川風
This mala sauce is authentically Sichuan-style.
Borrowed from Chinese 麻辣 (málà), literally 'numbing spicy'.