In the West, kung pao dishes, a Sichuan speciality, tend to be oversweetened and bland; the real version sings, the zingy pepper set off by the mellow kick of black vinegar.

宫保之类的菜肴是四川的特色菜，在西方国家，这种菜往往被做得过于甜和淡，正宗的版本非常生动，黑醋的醇厚味道衬托出鲜亮的花椒味道。