Xiaodi Zhu Jia Iron Pot Stew (Minjiang Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
No. 122A Minjiang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 122A Minjiang Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Knuckle, Stuffed Tofu Skin with Vegetables, Dried Green Beans.
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: Qingdao
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 122A Minjiang Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Knuckle, Stuffed Tofu Skin with Vegetables, Dried Green Beans, Pork Rib and Pig Trotter Pot, Braised Pork and Spare Ribs Pot
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Dishes
Pork KnuckleBraised pork knuckle is a dish made from the elbow joint of pig legs, typically prepared by blanching, coloring, and braising. Key seasonings include soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, scallions, ginger, and star anise. The finished dish has a glossy red color, tender meat, and rich flavor without being greasy.
Stuffed Tofu Skin with VegetablesA vegetarian dish made by stir-frying tofu skin with vegetables like cabbage and carrots, resulting in a savory and tender texture.
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 Rib and Pig Trotter PotA hearty dish made with pork ribs and pig trotters, slow-cooked with ginger and scallions for a rich, nourishing broth.
Braised Pork and Spare Ribs PotA Chinese stewed dish combining pork belly and spare ribs, slow-cooked with soy sauce, sugar, and wine for rich, tender meat and savory broth.
Pork Rib PotPork rib pot is made with selected pork ribs as the main ingredient, paired with various seasonal vegetables such as corn, carrots, and potatoes, and carefully stewed. The pork ribs are tender and juicy, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a sweet crunch, making it a nutritious dish.
Pork Rib and Chicken Foot StewPork rib and chicken claw stew features pork ribs and chicken feet, blanched then simmered with ginger slices, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, and spices for tender, flavorful meat and rich broth.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Special Cold AppetizerSpecial cold dishes usually made from fresh vegetables and meats like cucumber, carrot, tofu skin, and chicken breast, sliced or shredded and mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil, then chilled and served.
Stewed Chicken and Pork Rib PotBenn Chicken and Pork Rib Pot features chicken and pork ribs stewed with ginger slices and green onions. Old hen or native chicken and fresh pork ribs are slowly simmered to create a rich broth and tender meat.
Stewed Chicken PotBèn Jī Guō is made with local chicken as the main ingredient, simmered with various medicinal herbs and spices. During cooking, chicken pieces are first stir-fried until slightly golden, then combined with a specially prepared sauce and适量 water, slowly stewed until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich and flavorful.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Pork Ribs and Chicken in Iron PotA Northeast Chinese dish featuring pork ribs and chicken stewed slowly in an iron pot with potatoes and vermicelli, resulting in rich, savory flavors.