Cui Ji Northeast Iron Pot Stewed Fish (Er Liu Jiu Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
West side of Erliujiu Road, 30 meters north of the No. 254 Hospital
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at West side of Erliujiu Road, 30 meters north of the No. 254 Hospital. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Steamed rice roll, Grass Carp, Wide Rice Noodles.
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: Tianjin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: West side of Erliujiu Road, 30 meters north of the No. 254 Hospital
- Popular dishes: Steamed rice roll, Grass Carp, Wide Rice Noodles, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Steamed rice rollA steamed卷子 is a traditional Chinese wheat-based food made primarily from flour and water. After the dough has fully rested and risen, it is rolled into a thin sheet, then rolled up into a cylindrical shape and steamed until cooked. It features a layered texture and has a soft yet elastic texture.
Grass CarpGá fish is a dish primarily made with gá fish, seasoned with common ingredients such as ginger and garlic, and carefully prepared. The typical preparation method includes cleaning the gá fish, preparing the ingredients, and then frying or stewing until the fish is fully cooked and the broth is rich and flavorful.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
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.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Songhua FishSonghua Fish is a dish made primarily with fresh fish meat, which is sliced or scored with floral cuts before cooking. Commonly using grass carp or sea bass, the fish meat is processed into thin slices or pieces with decorative cuts, then blanched or fried to set its shape. It is stir-fried together with accompaniments such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers, and finally simmered in a seasoned sauce.
Braised River FishStewed reservoir fish is a traditional dish made primarily with fresh reservoir fish. To prepare it, first clean the fish thoroughly, then marinate it with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. Next, add an appropriate amount of water or broth to a pot, place the marinated fish inside, and slowly simmer until the fish is fully cooked and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Homemade Peach in SyrupFresh peach flesh is peeled, pitted, and simmered with water and rock sugar until the sugar dissolves. After cooling, it's stored in sealed containers in the refrigerator. The result is soft, sweet peaches immersed in syrup.
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.
Stir-fried in Iron PotIron pot stew is a dish primarily made with meats such as pork or chicken, or fish, combined with various vegetables like potatoes, eggplants, and tofu, slow-cooked in an iron pot. The preparation method involves placing the ingredients and seasonings together in the pot, adding适量 water, and slowly stewing for a long time to allow the flavors to fully blend, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are carefully prepared to achieve a tender skin and chewy, elastic texture. Typically marinated to absorb flavor, then finished by boiling, braising, or roasting, preserving the natural essence of the chicken feet while enhancing their delicious taste.