Chai Huo Xiang Earth Pot Chicken (Second Avenue East District Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.1
30 meters south of the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Jingnan 5th Road, east side of the road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 30 meters south of the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Jingnan 5th Road, east side of the road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Winter Melon, Dried Green Beans, Chaozhou Beef Balls.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: 30 meters south of the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Jingnan 5th Road, east side of the road
- Popular dishes: Winter Melon, Dried Green Beans, Chaozhou Beef Balls, Corn Tortilla, Yuxian Vermicelli
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Dishes
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
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.
Chaozhou Beef BallsChaozhou beef balls are made from fresh beef leg meat, pounded into paste, mixed with starch, egg white, salt, and other seasonings, then hand-formed into balls and boiled. The process emphasizes fine texture and elasticity, resulting in a chewy, resilient bite.
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.
Yuxian VermicelliYuxian vermicelli is a traditional snack from Yuzhou, Henan, made from sweet potato starch. It has a chewy texture and is commonly used in stir-fries, soups, or cold dishes with vegetables and meat.
Walking Free-range ChickenA traditional dish made with free-range chicken slowly stewed to bring out rich flavor and tender meat.
Chicken gizzardChicken gizzard is a dish made from the stomach of chickens. The basic preparation method usually includes cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. Before cooking, it is typically marinated with salt or cooking wine, then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or grilling, and finally enhanced with various spices to improve flavor.
Golden MushroomGolden mushrooms made from fresh shiitake, sliced and stir-fried in oil with seasonings. Golden color, tender texture, and natural mushroom aroma preserved.