Hu Family Roast Chicken (Jicheng Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.0
Commercial Building No. 3, Intersection of Shenghe Street and Chenzhuang Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Commercial Building No. 3, Intersection of Shenghe Street and Chenzhuang Street. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Pork Head Meat, Five-Spice Pig Trotters, Five-Spice Chicken Feet.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Commercial Building No. 3, Intersection of Shenghe Street and Chenzhuang Street
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Pork Head Meat, Five-Spice Pig Trotters, Five-Spice Chicken Feet, Braised Chicken Thigh, Special Roast Chicken
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Dishes
Five-Spice Pork Head MeatFive-spice pork head meat is a dish made primarily from pig's head, which is cleaned and blanched before being simmered slowly with five-spice ingredients such as star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and cloves, along with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar until the meat becomes tender and fall-off-the-bone.
Five-Spice Pig TrottersFive-spice pig trotters is a dish made by stewing pig trotters with star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and cloves. After blanching, the trotters are simmered slowly with spices until tender and flavorful.
Five-Spice Chicken FeetFive-spice tiger skin chicken feet is a dish primarily made with chicken feet. After blanching and deep-frying, the chicken feet develop a tiger-striped texture on their surface, then they are simmered with five-spice powder, soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to absorb the flavors.
Braised Chicken ThighBraised chicken legs is a dish made primarily with chicken thighs, which are marinated and slowly cooked to allow the meat to fully absorb the braising liquid, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor. During preparation, the chicken thighs are first soaked in a braising liquid made from various spices and seasonings, then slowly simmered for a period of time to allow the flavors of the liquid to fully penetrate the meat.
Special Roast ChickenSpecial roasted chicken uses whole chicken as the main ingredient, marinated and then grilled or braised to achieve a crispy skin and tender meat. Key ingredients include chicken, soy sauce, cooking wine, scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Pork TonguePork mouth strips are a dish made from the oral cavity of pigs (i.e., pig's snout). The main ingredient is fresh pork mouth strips, which are cleaned and blanched before being cooked using methods such as braising, red-braising, or cold mixing. The texture is crisp and tender.
Pork EarPork ears is a traditional Chinese dish, primarily made from pig's ears. After careful braising, the pork ears become chewy and firm, and when sliced, they reveal a unique texture. It is usually served with seasonings to enhance its flavor.
Fermented Tofu SkinFried tofu skin is a soy product made by boiling soy milk and collecting the film that forms on the surface. After drying, it's rolled into a bamboo-like shape, hard in texture, and needs soaking before use. Commonly used in stews or stir-fries with meat or vegetables.
Chicken gizzardChicken gizzard is a dish made from the stomach of chickens. The basic preparation method usually includes cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. Before cooking, it is typically marinated with salt or cooking wine, then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or grilling, and finally enhanced with various spices to improve flavor.
Spicy PeanutsSpicy peanuts is a cold dish primarily made with peanuts, prepared by mixing roasted peanuts with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings. Typically, the peanuts are first peeled and roasted, then combined with dried chili segments, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and other seasonings to ensure thorough flavor absorption.