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This time! Spice level 4!? That's pretty rare for Cup Noodle—this new spicy flavor has just been released!

Mapo Tofu is a type of Chinese cuisine that mainly involves stir-frying minced meat, red chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang, and fermented black beans, then simmering tofu in it with chicken stock for added flavor! In Japan, many people enjoy its rich and sharp spiciness by spooning it over freshly steamed white rice!

And the new Cup Noodle Spicy Mapo Tofu Flavor was developed with Mapo Tofu as its concept! The soup is highly praised for its perfect balance of umami and spice, based on pork umami and doubanjiang, with added Sichuan pepper and garlic! Of course, it includes Cup Noodle’s famous ‘mystery meat,’ along with tofu, green onions, and red chili peppers as ingredients! While Cup Noodle usually uses thin noodles, this version uses slightly thicker, smooth noodles that can hold their own against the rich soup flavor. Add the included ‘Special Numbing Spicy Oil’ at the end, and you’ll get an even bolder hit of Sichuan pepper and a refreshing aroma—making it the perfect way to work up a satisfying sweat in the summer heat!

So there you have it! It’s quite spicy, so I recommend it for those who love bold flavors! Be sure to try the newly released Cup Noodle Spicy Mapo Tofu Flavor and experience its delicious numbing spiciness for yourself!