Nongjia Diguoke Chicken · Iron Pot Stew (Tianming Road Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 72 Tianming Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 72 Tianming 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: Farmhouse Tofu Skewers, Tofu Skin Knots, Stove-pot 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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 72 Tianming Road
- Popular dishes: Farmhouse Tofu Skewers, Tofu Skin Knots, Stove-pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Dried Daylily Flowers
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Dishes
Farmhouse Tofu SkewersFarmhouse tofu skewers feature fresh tofu and vegetables grilled on sticks, offering a rustic and savory taste.
Tofu Skin KnotsA Chinese dish made by rolling tofu skin into knots and stewing with ingredients like minced meat and mushrooms, resulting in a soft and savory flavor.
Stove-pot ChickenDijie Chaiji is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with potatoes, green peppers, and other ingredients. Chicken pieces are stewed with seasonings, then baked together with flatbread in the pot, allowing the bread to absorb the broth and create a unique 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.
Dried Daylily FlowersDried daylily flowers are a traditional Chinese ingredient made by sun-drying fresh blooms. They are rehydrated before cooking and often stir-fried with meat, eggs, or tofu for a tender, savory dish.
Free-range Chicken IntestinesMade from free-range chicken intestines, cleaned and blanched, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Has a crisp-tender texture with rich braised and five-spice aroma, a classic Chinese home-style dish.
Yuxian VermicelliYuxian vermicelli is a traditional snack from Yuzhou, Henan, made from sweet potato starch. It has a chewy texture and is commonly used in stir-fries, soups, or cold dishes with vegetables and meat.
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.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Stir-fried in Iron PotIron pot stew is a dish primarily made with meats such as pork or chicken, or fish, combined with various vegetables like potatoes, eggplants, and tofu, slow-cooked in an iron pot. The preparation method involves placing the ingredients and seasonings together in the pot, adding适量 water, and slowly stewing for a long time to allow the flavors to fully blend, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
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.