Gu Shui Nongjia Cai (Songnan Cheng Gu Shui Jia Yuan Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.8
Songnancheng Gushui Jiayuan, Lane 1599, Fuqiang Road, No. 1577
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Songnancheng Gushui Jiayuan, Lane 1599, Fuqiang Road, No. 1577. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Qianye Tofu, Sizzling Eel丝, Stove Pot Chicken.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Songnancheng Gushui Jiayuan, Lane 1599, Fuqiang Road, No. 1577
- Popular dishes: Qianye Tofu, Sizzling Eel丝, Stove Pot Chicken, Crystal Shrimp, Seaweed and Egg Soup
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Dishes
Qianye TofuQianye tofu is made primarily from soy protein powder and starch, with a delicate and tender texture. To prepare, slice the Qianye tofu and then pan-fry, stir-fry, or grill until the surface turns golden brown, then serve with vegetables or other accompaniments.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Crystal ShrimpCrystal Shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp marinated in egg white, starch, and a little salt, then gently fried in warm oil. The shrimp are translucent like crystal, tender, and refreshingly delicate.
Seaweed and Egg SoupSeaweed egg soup is a home-style soup made primarily from seaweed and eggs. The preparation is simple: cut the seaweed into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Boil water in a pot, add the seaweed, and once it boils, pour in the egg mixture while stirring quickly. Season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Braised Pork IntestinesStewed pork intestines is a dish made primarily from pig intestines, cleaned and blanched to remove odor, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful.
Garlic Stir-Fried Water SpinachStir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
ClamClams are a seafood dish primarily made with fresh clams. The preparation typically involves cleaning the clams and steaming or stir-frying them with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, to preserve their natural freshness and flavor.
Snow Cabbage and Green BeansA Chinese home-style dish made with pickled mustard greens and fresh green beans, stir-fried for a savory, crisp flavor.