Iron Pot Era (Harbin Road Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 102, Haerbin Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 102, Haerbin Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeastern Dried Green Beans, Pork Belly, Rural Earth Stove Pot.
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: Hefei
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 102, Haerbin Road
- Popular dishes: Northeastern Dried Green Beans, Pork Belly, Rural Earth Stove Pot, Spicy Pig Ear Salad, Free-range Chicken
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Dishes
Northeastern Dried Green BeansNortheastern dried bean curd is a dish primarily made with dried broad beans. Typically, the dried beans are soaked beforehand and then stir-fried with pork belly and garlic, or added to stews and slowly cooked over low heat to fully absorb the aroma of meat and seasonings.
Pork BellyPork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen, characterized by alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which gives it the name 'five-layered' or 'five-striped'. Common cooking methods include braising, stir-frying, or stewing. During cooking, the fat melts, resulting in tender meat with an aromatic flavor.
Rural Earth Stove PotA traditional Chinese home-style dish cooked slowly over a rural earth stove, featuring pork belly, potatoes, vermicelli, and green peppers.
Spicy Pig Ear SaladCold-mixed pig's ears is a dish primarily made with pig ears, which are boiled, sliced into thin strips, and then mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and cilantro. The finished dish has a crisp texture and is suitable as an appetizer or drink accompaniment.
Free-range ChickenFree-range local chicken, slaughtered and prepared by stewing, boiling, or braising. Main ingredient is chicken, seasoned with ginger and scallions, optionally with dried mushrooms and goji berries to preserve the original 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.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Pan-fried FlatbreadJianbing is a traditional Chinese flour-based food made primarily from wheat flour. To prepare it, mix flour with water to form a batter, then lightly coat a preheated flat pan or baking tray with oil. Pour the batter onto the surface and use a spatula or scraper to spread it into a circular shape. Cook until the bottom turns golden and crispy, then flip and continue cooking until both sides are golden and the pancake is fully cooked through.