Iron Pot Era (Wujiang Shengze Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 659 Shichang Middle Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 659 Shichang Middle 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: Pork Belly, Winter Melon, Tofu Skin.
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: Suzhou
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 659 Shichang Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly, Winter Melon, Tofu Skin, Potato, Stove Pot Chicken
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Dishes
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.
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
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.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Vegetarian SausageVegetarian sausage is a meat-like dish made primarily from soy products, typically using tofu skin or bean curd cut into strips and rolled into a sausage shape, then steamed or fried to set. Ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, and wood ear fungus can be added for flavor. It has an elastic texture and resembles meat sausages in appearance.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato noodles are made from sweet potato starch and usually appear transparent or semi-transparent. The basic preparation method involves mixing sweet potato starch and water in proportion, stirring well, then pouring the mixture through a sieve into boiling water to cook, finally removing it, rinsing with cold water, and draining.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
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.
Daylily FlowersYellow chives are dried plant flowers, primarily made from yellow chives (scientific name: Hemerocallis citrina), harvested and then sun-dried or oven-dried. To prepare, they are typically soaked first, then stir-fried with other ingredients such as shredded meat, eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, or used in soups to enhance the aroma and texture of the dish.
Mung Bean SproutsMung bean sprouts are grown from mung beans and have a long, slender shape with two small,嫩 green leaves at the tip. They can be cooked by stir-frying, made into a cold dish, or used as an ingredient. The texture is crisp and tender, and they are rich in nutrition.