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农家菜 · ⭐ 3.7
50 meters north of the east gate of Yangguang Huayuan Residential Community, Wangquan South Street (immediately west of Zhengdong Middle School’s East Campus)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shijiazhuang, 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 50 meters north of the east gate of Yangguang Huayuan Residential Community, Wangquan South Street (immediately west of Zhengdong Middle School’s East Campus). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dumpling, Maoxuewang, Steamed Sea Bass.
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: Shijiazhuang
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: 50 meters north of the east gate of Yangguang Huayuan Residential Community, Wangquan South Street (immediately west of Zhengdong Middle School’s East Campus)
- Popular dishes: Dumpling, Maoxuewang, Steamed Sea Bass, Grilled Fish, Hot Sliced Meatballs
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Dishes
DumplingDumplings are a traditional dish primarily made with meat. The process involves mixing minced meat with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, then hand-rolling it into small round balls before cooking. The preparation is simple, resulting in a tender texture and rich nutritional value.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming. After processing, the fish is seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, then placed in a steamer and cooked with high-temperature steam until the flesh is fully tender, preserving its delicate and fresh texture.
Grilled FishGrilled fish is made from fresh fish, marinated and then grilled on a rack until golden and crispy. It is served with a variety of vegetables and spices, creating an appealing color and aroma.
Hot Sliced MeatballsA Chinese dish made of minced pork or beef shaped into balls, cooked in soup or fried, known for its tender and flavorful texture.
Beef Soup NoodlesBeef soup hele is made with a broth boiled from beef and bones, served with handmade hele noodles (thick noodles pressed through a hele press). Main ingredients include beef,牛骨,荞麦 or wheat-based hele noodles, plus葱,姜,蒜 for flavor. First, simmer beef and bones to create a rich broth, then cook the hele noodles and serve in the soup, garnished with vegetables or cilantro.
Pork ShankPork knuckle refers to the front or hind leg of a pig, with pork elbow as the main ingredient. Typically, the knuckle is blanched to remove fishy odor, then placed in a pot with water and seasonings to braise until tender. It can also be cooked using methods such as red-braising, sauce-based cooking, or braising.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Sauce-Braised Duck SlicesSauce-braised duck slices is a Chinese dish featuring duck meat sliced and stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and sweet bean or yellow soy sauce until fragrant and fully cooked.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.