Red Gate Fire Chicken & Softshell Turtle Restaurant (Jiyuqiao Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.2
50 meters east of the intersection of Jiyu Road and Shahu Yuan Road, south side of the road (next to Mengxinge)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 50 meters east of the intersection of Jiyu Road and Shahu Yuan Road, south side of the road (next to Mengxinge). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Tofu Skin.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: 50 meters east of the intersection of Jiyu Road and Shahu Yuan Road, south side of the road (next to Mengxinge)
- Popular dishes: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Tofu Skin, Potato, Baby bok choy
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Dishes
Spiced Century Egg SaladCold mixed century eggs is a chilled dish featuring century eggs as the main ingredient. The eggs are peeled, sliced, and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. No cooking required.
Knife-Pounded CucumberKnife-pounded cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. The cucumber is smashed with the back of a knife and then cut into segments, followed by mixing with seasonings. The preparation typically involves no heating, preserving the crisp texture of the cucumber.
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
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.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Signature Firewood ChickenA signature dish featuring free-range chicken slow-cooked over traditional wood fire with spicy seasonings, delivering rich flavor and tender meat.
Fried Tofu PocketsFried tofu is made by deep-frying tofu until the outside becomes crispy while the inside stays soft. Made from soybean-based tofu, it's cut into pieces and fried in hot oil until puffed and set, ready to eat as-is or use in cooking.
Corn TortillaCorn tortillas are primarily made by mixing cornmeal with water, adding a适量 of salt for seasoning, then kneading into a dough and rolling it into thin, round pancakes. These are cooked on a flat pan until both sides turn golden brown. They can be eaten as is or paired with other ingredients.
CarrotCarrot chunks or strips can be stir-fried, simmered, or served cold. Commonly cooked with meat or other vegetables, or added to soups to retain its natural sweetness and crisp texture.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.