Haocao Tou Iron Pot Stew (Chongzhi Hutong Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
Room 101, No. 39, Chongzhi Hutong
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Room 101, No. 39, Chongzhi Hutong. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rural Free-Range Chicken, Potato, Corn Cake.
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: Changchun
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Room 101, No. 39, Chongzhi Hutong
- Popular dishes: Rural Free-Range Chicken, Potato, Corn Cake, Pork Rib Pot, Hickory Mushroom
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Dishes
Rural Free-Range ChickenRural free-range chicken is slow-cooked with ginger, scallions, and garlic to bring out its natural flavor and tenderness.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Corn CakeCorn cake is a traditional Chinese flour dish made primarily from cornmeal. After fermentation, it is shaped into round cakes and pan-fried. The surface is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and sweet, with a rich corn aroma.
Pork Rib PotPork rib pot is made with selected pork ribs as the main ingredient, paired with various seasonal vegetables such as corn, carrots, and potatoes, and carefully stewed. The pork ribs are tender and juicy, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a sweet crunch, making it a nutritious dish.
Hickory MushroomHazel mushroom is a dish primarily made with hazel mushrooms, usually cooked together with meats such as chicken or pork. In the preparation process, the hazel mushrooms are first cleaned and then stewed with the meat until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
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.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
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.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Iron PotStewed spare ribs in an iron pot is a dish primarily made with pork ribs, seasoned with various spices and herbs, and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The preparation method mainly involves stir-frying the ribs until slightly golden, then adding seasonings and适量 water to slowly braise the ribs until they are tender and the broth is rich.
Fish PotFish pot is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various vegetables such as tofu and cabbage, carefully stewed to create a rich broth, tender fish meat, and a nutritious dish.
Chicken FeetChicken feet is a dish primarily made from chicken feet, prepared through steps such as cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. The skin of the chicken feet is tender and rich in collagen, resulting in a delicious and flavorful taste after cooking.