Zi Yun Xuan Iron Pot Stewed Live Fish
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
Ground Floor, Xiaotangshan Agricultural Market, Shunsha Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Ground Floor, Xiaotangshan Agricultural Market, Shunsha Road. 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 Dried Potato, Northeast Cold Noodles, Pork belly with base seasoning.
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: Beijing
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Ground Floor, Xiaotangshan Agricultural Market, Shunsha Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Dried Potato, Northeast Cold Noodles, Pork belly with base seasoning, Wide Rice Noodles, Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Northeast Dried PotatoNortheastern potato chips are made by slicing or dicing potatoes, drying them in the sun or air, then stir-frying or stewing. Common seasonings include scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and salt.
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Pork belly with base seasoningPork belly is cut into pieces and cooked with a base seasoning typically containing doubanjiang, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic. After stir-frying and stewing, the pork absorbs the flavors, resulting in a bright red color and tender texture.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles are a flat noodle food made primarily from sweet potato or mung bean starch, processed by steaming, cooling, and cutting. They are semi-transparent, smooth, and elastic, suitable for boiling, stir-frying, or stewing.
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.
Clay Pot Stewed Live FishStewed live fish in a clay pot is a dish made with fresh live fish and辅料 like tofu, potatoes, and vermicelli, slowly cooked over a wood-fired stove. The cleaned fish and ingredients are placed in a clay pot with water or broth and simmered until the fish is tender and the soup is rich.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
Glutinous Rice RollCornmeal buns are a traditional Chinese dish made from corn flour. The dough is rolled into thin sheets, filled or steamed directly. Soft and slightly sweet with a fresh corn aroma, they're commonly served as a staple food.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Stir-fried Live Fish in Iron PotStir-fried live fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients. It is slowly stewed in an iron pot using seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). During preparation, the fish is cleaned and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then water and additional ingredients are added to simmer together, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and creating a rich, flavorful broth.