To Grandma's Earth Pot Chicken - Real Fresh Free-Range Chicken (Mingzhu Street Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Nos. 454–456 Mingzhu Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Nos. 454–456 Mingzhu Street. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tofu Skin, Crispy Pan-Fried Flatbread, Grandma's Homemade 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: Hangzhou
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Nos. 454–456 Mingzhu Street
- Popular dishes: Tofu Skin, Crispy Pan-Fried Flatbread, Grandma's Homemade Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
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.
Crispy Pan-Fried FlatbreadA dish made by frying a flatbread with meat or vegetables in a cast-iron pot. The dough is made from flour, water, and salt, rolled into rounds and cooked until golden and crispy on the bottom, soft on top. Common ingredients include pork, cabbage, scallions, and ginger, which infuse the bread with rich flavors.
Grandma's Homemade ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made with free-range chicken, slowly stewed with ginger, scallions, and goji berries for a rich, savory flavor.
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.
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.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato vermicelli is a dish made primarily from sweet potato starch noodles. Soaked in warm water, the noodles are stir-fried or boiled with vegetables, meat, or seafood. Aromatics like scallions, ginger, and garlic are commonly used, along with soy sauce or oyster sauce for flavor.
Home-style ChickenA traditional dish made with free-range chicken, slowly stewed with ginger, scallions, and goji berries to create a rich, savory broth.
Old Home Real Local ChickenOld Home Real Local Chicken is a dish made with local free-range chicken using traditional cooking methods. The meat is tender and juicy, with a rich rural flavor.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
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.