Yi Yuan Ecological Restaurant
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.0
1,000 meters east of Shishanxia Village, Provincial Highway 246
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 1,000 meters east of Shishanxia Village, Provincial Highway 246. 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: Homestyle Braised Pork Belly, Old Hen Chicken Soup, Old Goose in Clay Pot.
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: 4.0
- Address: 1,000 meters east of Shishanxia Village, Provincial Highway 246
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Braised Pork Belly, Old Hen Chicken Soup, Old Goose in Clay Pot, Nourishing Old Soup Chicken, Stewed Chicken with Spices
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Dishes
Homestyle Braised Pork BellyFarmhouse Braised Pork is a classic dish made primarily from pork belly, carefully prepared through multiple steps including stir-frying and braising. It features a bright red color, tender and juicy meat, and is enhanced with just the right amount of caramelized sugar and seasonings. After slow stewing, the pork belly fully absorbs the sauce, delivering a rich, savory flavor.
Old Hen Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made by slow-cooking an old hen with ginger and goji berries, resulting in a clear broth and tender meat.
Old Goose in Clay PotDige Guo Lao E is a dish made primarily with old goose, combined with辅料 like potatoes and green peppers, cooked by stewing and pan-frying. The goose is blanched first, then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender, and finally pan-fried in an iron pot until the skin is slightly crispy for richer flavor.
Nourishing Old Soup ChickenSlow-cooked chicken soup with medicinal herbs like goji berries, red dates, and astragalus root, delivering a rich, nourishing flavor.
Stewed Chicken with SpicesStewed chicken with spicy flavor, known as 'Burnt Chicken', is a dish primarily made with chicken, typically using male chicken cut into pieces and braised together with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings to make the meat flavorful and tender. Commonly added ingredients include doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), cooking wine, and soy sauce, which are slowly simmered over low heat to allow the flavors to blend harmoniously.
Braised Free-range ChickenBraised free-range chicken is a Chinese dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, blanched and then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, slowly simmered until the meat is tender and flavorful.
羊肉锅仔羊肉锅仔是一道以羊肉为主要食材,搭配蔬菜、豆腐等辅料,放入小火锅中慢煮而成的菜肴。羊肉切片后与姜片、葱段等调料一同入锅,加入高汤或清水炖煮,使肉质软嫩,汤汁浓郁。
Bamboo Shoots with Shredded PorkBamboo shoot and pork shreds is a dish primarily made with bamboo shoots and pork. The bamboo shoots are sliced and stir-fried together with marinated pork tenderloin shreds, along with appropriate seasonings, quickly cooked until done. The finished dish has a clear color and offers a delightful combination of crispness and tenderness.
Vegetables MixA healthy dish made with a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables, lightly stir-fried or blanched and dressed with a light sauce, preserving natural flavors and nutrients.
Stir-fried Leek with Snail MeatStir-fried leek with snail meat is a dish using fresh leeks and snail meat. Clean the snails, blanch, then slice leeks. Heat oil, sauté garlic, add snails, stir in leeks, season, and serve.