Lovers Creek Zhou Family Courtyard Farmhouse
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Heishiyao, Caotang Town
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Heishiyao, Caotang Town. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Rural Preserved Pork, Homemade Preserved Pork, Wild Mountain Vegetables.
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: Xi'an
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Heishiyao, Caotang Town
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Rural Preserved Pork, Homemade Preserved Pork, Wild Mountain Vegetables, Locust Flower Fried Rice, Springwater Golden Trout
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Rural Preserved PorkFarmhouse stir-fried cured pork is a home-style dish featuring cured pork as the main ingredient, typically stir-fried with vegetables like green peppers, garlic chives, or onions. The cured pork, preserved and air-dried, has a firm texture and rich flavor. Sliced and cooked with vegetables, it releases its fat, blending harmoniously for a distinctive taste.
Homemade Preserved PorkHomemade preserved pork is a traditional food made mainly from pork, processed through pickling, drying, and smoking. The main seasonings include salt, spices, and smoking materials, giving it a rich salty flavor and unique taste.
Wild Mountain VegetablesMountain vegetables are a dish made primarily from wild greens such as purslane, fiddlehead ferns, dandelion, and shepherd's purse. After washing and blanching to remove bitterness, they can be stir-fried, dressed cold, or stewed with meat.
Locust Flower Fried RiceA traditional Chinese home-style dish made with fresh locust flowers, rice, eggs, and seasonings. The fragrant blossoms blend with rice for a soft, sweet taste.
Springwater Golden TroutSpringwater golden trout is a dish made by steaming fresh springwater golden trout with scallions and ginger. The fish meat is tender and delicate, highlighting the natural flavor of the ingredients.
Freshly Killed Free-range ChickenFreshly killed free-range chicken, slow-cooked or steamed to preserve its natural flavor and tender texture.
Sautéed Pork Ribs with Meat SauceA savory dish made by stir-frying pork ribs with a rich meat-based sauce, commonly found in Sichuan cuisine.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
PotcakeA traditional Chinese flatbread made from flour, water, and a little salt. Rolled out and baked in a pan or oven until golden and crispy, with fillings like minced meat, scallions, or chives, or available as vegetarian or sweet versions.
Fragrant Chinese Toon Stir-Fried with EggsFragrant Chinese toon stir-fried with eggs is a classic Chinese home-style dish. Wash and chop fresh toon shoots, beat eggs separately. Heat oil in a pan, first cook eggs until set, then stir-fry toon, finally mix and stir together.
Spicy Beef TripeSpicy beef tripe is a dish made primarily with beef tripe, cleaned and boiled, then sliced and stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. It's often enhanced with doubanjiang or chili oil to absorb the spicy flavor.
Trout Two WaysA dish featuring trout prepared in two distinct methods—simmered in a savory sauce on one side and steamed gently on the other, highlighting its natural flavor and texture.