Gandong情 Iron Pot Stew
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Near No. 75, Nong'an South Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Near No. 75, Nong'an South Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Wild Mushroom, Gonglin Bullfrog, Corn Cake.
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: Changchun
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Near No. 75, Nong'an South Street
- Popular dishes: Northeast Wild Mushroom, Gonglin Bullfrog, Corn Cake, Goose, Wide Rice Noodles
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Dishes
Northeast Wild MushroomNortheastern hazelnut mushrooms is a dish primarily made with hazelnut mushrooms, featuring a simple cooking method. First, dry hazelnut mushrooms are soaked, then they can be stir-fried, stewed, or used to make soup. During cooking, they can be paired with chicken or pork to enhance the flavor and aroma.
Gonglin BullfrogFresh bullfrog stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic, resulting in tender meat with a spicy, numbing, and savory flavor characteristic of Sichuan cuisine.
Corn CakeCorn cake is a traditional Chinese flour dish made primarily from cornmeal. After fermentation, it is shaped into round cakes and pan-fried. The surface is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and sweet, with a rich corn aroma.
GooseBraised goose is a delicacy made primarily from fresh goose meat, carefully prepared through a meticulous cooking process. The goose meat is first marinated and then slowly stewed over low heat, preserving its tenderness and original flavor.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Small ChickenXiaoben Chicken is a dish made primarily with local chickens, using small, firm-boned birds that are blanched and then stewed with ginger slices and green onions to create tender, flavorful meat and rich broth.
Steamed Corn CakeCornmeal pancakes are made by mixing cornmeal with water and a little salt to form a batter, then baking it against the hot pot wall. The batter is evenly spread on a heated iron pot, using the heat to shape and cook the pancake, resulting in a slightly crispy outer layer and a soft interior.
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 RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Chinese FrogLin frog is a dish primarily made from live frogs. After slaughter and cleaning, it can be stewed, braised, or stir-fried. Commonly seasoned with ginger slices and scallions, it's sautéed in oil and slowly simmered to achieve tender meat and rich broth.
Softshell TurtleSoftshell turtle, with delicious meat and rich nutrition. First clean the turtle thoroughly, cut it into pieces, and marinate it with ingredients such as ginger slices and green onion segments. Then, sauté the spices in oil, add the turtle pieces, stir-fry, and add water to simmer slowly until the meat is tender and the broth is rich.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
Antler MushroomVenison mushroom is a dish featuring venison mushrooms as the main ingredient. Fresh mushrooms are cleaned, sliced or used whole, and cooked by stir-frying, stewing, or pairing with meat. Aromatics like scallions, ginger, and garlic are commonly added to enhance flavor while preserving the tender texture.