Manling Porridge (Deji Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 56, Huaqiao Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, 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 No. 56, Huaqiao Road. 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: Stomach-Healthy Millet Porridge, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Porridge, Manling Steamed Dumplings.
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: Nanjing
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 56, Huaqiao Road
- Popular dishes: Stomach-Healthy Millet Porridge, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Porridge, Manling Steamed Dumplings, Osmanthus Cake, Pork and Glutinous Rice Dumplings
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Dishes
Stomach-Healthy Millet PorridgeNourishing stomach小米粥 is primarily made from millet and water. After rinsing the millet clean, add an appropriate amount of water and simmer over medium-low heat until the grains are soft and the porridge thick. A small amount of rock sugar or red dates can be added for flavor as needed, making it suitable for those with weak digestion.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork PorridgeMountain yam and lean pork porridge made with peeled and sliced mountain yam and minced lean pork. Cook rice into porridge, add yam and pork, then simmer until tender. Season and serve.
Manling Steamed DumplingsManling Steamed Dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, and the filling is carefully prepared using fresh meat and vegetables. Steam cooking preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients. The wrappers are thin yet resilient, and the filling is deliciously juicy.
Osmanthus CakeOsmanthus cake is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour and osmanthus flowers. The ingredients are mixed together and steamed during preparation, resulting in a fragrant aroma of osmanthus and a soft, sticky texture.
Pork and Glutinous Rice DumplingsPork glutinous rice dumplings are primarily made with glutinous rice and pork. The glutinous rice is soaked beforehand and then cooked, while the pork is minced and mixed with seasonings to form the filling. The filling is wrapped in dumpling wrappers and steamed until cooked, resulting in a deliciously sticky and savory flavor.
Corn and Pumpkin PorridgeCorn and pumpkin porridge is a comforting dish made with fresh corn kernels, pumpkin chunks, and rice. The preparation is simple: first, cook rice into porridge, then add corn kernels and pumpkin pieces to simmer together until the ingredients are tender and the porridge becomes smooth and thick. This porridge has a golden color and emits a subtle aroma of pumpkin.
Century Egg Chicken PorridgeCentury egg chicken congee is based on rice, with chopped chicken breast and diced century eggs added. After slow simmering, the rice becomes soft and the ingredients blend together to form a thick, rich porridge.
Tapioca Pear SoupPear and silver ear soup is made by simmering rehydrated silver ear fungus with peeled, seedless pears in water until soft and melded into a thick, creamy consistency. Add rock sugar to taste.
Vegetable and Lean Pork PorridgeGreen vegetable and lean pork congee is a home-style porridge made primarily with rice, combined with lean pork and green vegetables. First, rice is cooked into porridge, then finely chopped lean pork and green vegetables are added and simmered until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables soften. The porridge has a smooth texture and provides balanced nutrition.
Chicken and Mushroom CongeeChicken and mushroom rice porridge made with rice, sliced mushrooms, and cooked chicken, slowly simmered until the rice is soft and the broth thick. Main ingredients: rice, fresh mushrooms, and chicken breast or thigh meat.
Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Fried Dough StickZongzi with fried dough sticks is a dish combining glutinous rice balls and crispy fried dough sticks. The rice balls are steamed and kneaded into rounds, while the dough sticks are deep-fried until crunchy. Enjoy as-is or dip in sweet or savory sauces.