Xiao Dai! Farmhouse Home Cooking
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 3.6
Jilin Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, 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 Jilin Road. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chopped Pepper Fish Cubes, Hairtail, Maoxuewang.
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: Nanjing
- Category: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Jilin Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chopped Pepper Fish Cubes, Hairtail, Maoxuewang, Stir-fried Mung Beans with Chicken Offal, Braised Pig Trotter with Bamboo Shoots
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Dishes
Spicy Chopped Pepper Fish CubesSteamed fish chunks with chopped chili is a dish made primarily from fresh fish chunks, seasoned with chopped chili, ginger, garlic, and other spices. After marinating, the fish chunks are steamed or stir-fried together with the chopped chili, allowing the fish to absorb the aromatic flavor of the chili while maintaining a tender and delicate texture.
HairtailHairtail is a common marine fish, usually cooked as whole or in segments. Main ingredient is hairtail, with辅料 including ginger, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine. Common methods are pan-frying or braising—marinate the fish, then fry until golden brown on both sides, followed by simmering with seasonings.
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.
Stir-fried Mung Beans with Chicken OffalA stir-fry dish made with fresh mung beans and chicken offal, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and scallions for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Braised Pig Trotter with Bamboo ShootsA traditional Chinese dish featuring tender pig trotter and fresh bamboo shoots, slow-cooked to perfection.
Braised SnailsA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking snails in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine.
Braised Fish Head with TofuA Chinese dish made by braising fish head and tofu in a savory sauce, resulting in tender fish and flavorful tofu.
Braised ChickenBraised chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine after blanching. The chicken is cut into pieces, stir-fried or blanched, then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender and glossy.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Sour Cowpea Stir-fried Chicken OffalA classic Sichuan dish featuring stir-fried chicken offal with sour cowpeas, offering a tangy and savory flavor.
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.
Green Pepper, Edamame, Tofu Dried Meat Stir-FryA savory stir-fry featuring pork strips, green peppers, edamame, and dried tofu, quickly cooked to retain texture and flavor.