Small Town Specialty Dishes (Yidi Commercial Street Store)
其他美食 · ⭐ 3.7
Lanqin Courtyard
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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 Lanqin Courtyard. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Braised Pork, Salted Pepper Lotus Root Pockets, Tomato Egg Soup.
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: Chongqing
- Category: 其他美食
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Lanqin Courtyard
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Braised Pork, Salted Pepper Lotus Root Pockets, Tomato Egg Soup, Spicy Crab with Secret Sauce, Mutton Hot Pot
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Dishes
Dongpo Braised PorkDongpo braised pork is a Chinese dish made with pork belly, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, scallions, ginger, and star anise after blanching. The pork is cut into cubes, pan-fried to release oil, then seasoned and slowly stewed until tender and glossy.
Salted Pepper Lotus Root PocketsA Chinese dish made by stuffing lotus root slices with minced meat, frying until crispy, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Crispy outside, tender inside.
Tomato Egg SoupTomato egg soup is a home-style soup made primarily with fresh tomatoes and eggs. The preparation is simple: after cutting the tomatoes into pieces, they are cooked together with eggs. The egg mixture quickly solidifies in the hot broth, forming delicate egg flowers that blend perfectly with the sweet and sour flavor of the tomatoes. The soup has a bright red color and a smooth, refreshing texture.
Spicy Crab with Secret SauceSpicy crayfish with secret seasoning, made from fresh crayfish marinated in special spices and stir-fried. Main ingredients include crayfish, doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, ginger, garlic, and green onions. High-heat stir-frying allows flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
Mutton Hot PotMutton soup pot features mutton as the main ingredient, with broth made from lamb bones or offal, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, radishes, and vermicelli are added for rich texture. Customize with chili oil, cilantro, or scallions.
Crispy Pork BellyCrispy pork belly is a traditional dish made primarily with pork belly. The pork belly is first marinated, then roasted until the skin becomes crispy and the meat inside remains tender. The entire process emphasizes precise temperature control to ensure the skin turns golden and crunchy while the inner meat stays juicy.
Meat Tofu PuddingA dish made with soft tofu and minced meat, shrimp, or ham, simmered in a savory broth for a rich, smooth texture.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.
Spicy Pork RibsSpicy pork ribs are made by stir-frying pork ribs with chili and Sichuan pepper, resulting in a flavorful and spicy dish.
Spicy Water SnailSpicy river snail is a dish primarily made with river snails as the main ingredient. Typically, the snails are cleaned and stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors. During preparation,适量 of cooking wine and soy sauce are often added to enhance the richness of the taste.