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Mao Family Hunan Cuisine (Hongqiao Store)

Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5

Unit A06, Building 16, No. 16, Lane 388 Hongzhong Road

Dishes

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  Two-color Fish Head

  Double-color fish head is a dish that uses fish head as the main ingredient, paired with ingredients of different colors for cooking. Fresh fish heads, such as those from bighead carp or silver carp, are typically used, combined with vegetables like green and red peppers. The dish is prepared by stewing or braising. First, the fish head is marinated with seasonings and pan-fried until slightly golden, then it is cooked slowly with chopped vegetables to allow the fish head to absorb the flavorful broth while maintaining the tenderness of the fish meat and the crispness of the vegetables.
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  Sichuan-Hunan Spicy Chicken

  Sichuan-Hunan spicy chicken is made with chicken, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. Chicken pieces are marinated, then stir-fried with plenty of dried chilies and peppercorns to absorb the spicy flavor, resulting in a crispy and tender texture with rich heat.
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  Mao's Braised Pork

  Mao's braised pork belly is made with pork belly, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and other seasonings. The finished dish has a bright red color, is rich but not greasy, and melts in your mouth.
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  Maoxuewang

  Maoxuewang 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.
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  Beef Noodle Stew

  A hearty dish made with beef and rice noodles, slow-cooked in a savory broth with aromatic spices.
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  Beef Fried Rice with Egg

  Beef egg fried rice uses rice as the main ingredient, combined with diced beef and beaten eggs, stir-fried until evenly mixed. Commonly includes scallions and carrot cubes, cooked in oil until fully done for a rich flavor.
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  Scallion Oil Taro

  A Chinese home-style dish made with taro and scallions, stir-fried in hot oil for a savory, aromatic flavor.
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  Garlic Stir-Fried Water Spinach

  Stir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
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  Garlic Shoots with Preserved Pork

  Garlic stalk and preserved pork is a traditional Chinese dish, primarily made with garlic stalks and preserved pork. The preparation typically involves slicing the preserved pork and cutting the garlic stalks into segments. First, the preserved pork is stir-fried to release its aroma, then the garlic stalks are added and stir-fried until cooked, preserving the fresh tenderness of the garlic stalks and the savory flavor of the pork.
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  Leek and Tofu Skin Salad

  A cold dish made with fresh leeks and tofu skin, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a refreshing and savory taste.
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  Pan-Fried Tofu

  Pan-fried tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu. The tofu is cut into cubes, dried thoroughly with kitchen paper, then pan-fried in hot oil until both sides are golden brown, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender. A small amount of salt or soy sauce can be added according to taste for seasoning.

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