Beef with Dry Red Peppers, is named after a famous Ming dynasty official named Ting Kung-pao. Ting, a noted epicure, engaged a chef to help him prepare lavish banquets to entertain his guests.
相傳在明朝時，有人名叫丁宮保，為貴州人，在四川做官，十分好客，並聘有家廚為他調理佳餚，常宴請賓客。