Cao Chengxiang · Earth Pot Chicken & Fish (Shizhong Road Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 269, Shixinzhong Road
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 No. 269, Shixinzhong 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: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Tofu Skin, Stove-pot Fish.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 269, Shixinzhong Road
- Popular dishes: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Tofu Skin, Stove-pot Fish, Stove Pot Chicken (Small Portion), Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Spiced Century Egg SaladCold mixed century eggs is a chilled dish featuring century eggs as the main ingredient. The eggs are peeled, sliced, and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. No cooking required.
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.
Stove-pot FishStir-fried fish in a clay pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients, slowly stewed in an iron pot. First, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then seasonings and side ingredients are added to simmer gently, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and the broth to become rich and flavorful.
Stove Pot Chicken (Small Portion)A traditional Chinese dish featuring chicken and vegetables stewed in a cast-iron pot, known for its rich flavor and tender meat.
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.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Lemon Boneless Chicken FeetLemon boneless chicken feet are made primarily from chicken feet, which are blanched to remove odor and then marinated with ingredients such as lemon, garlic, and chili peppers. After removing the bones, the chicken feet have a crisp texture, while the lemon provides a refreshing sour taste, creating a unique flavor when combined with the seasonings.
White FlatbreadBaimianbing is a flour-based food made by mixing flour with water to form dough, then rolling it into thin sheets and cooking by pan-frying, frying, or steaming. A little salt can be added for flavor, along with optional ingredients like scallions or sesame seeds.
Old TofuOld tofu is a traditional dish primarily made from tofu, which becomes soft and tender after stewing, fully absorbing the broth. It is typically prepared with meat or vegetables to enhance texture and nutrition, then reduced to concentrate the flavors.
Pan-fried Corn DumplingsPotstickers made from cornmeal, filled with pork, cabbage or chives, pan-fried until golden brown for a crispy exterior and savory filling.
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.