Big Stove Earth Pot Chicken (Shuxiu Garden Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 898 Changjiang West Road, Kexue Island Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 898 Changjiang West Road, Kexue Island Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Stove-cooked Local Chicken, Stove Pot Chicken.
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: Hefei
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 898 Changjiang West Road, Kexue Island Road
- Popular dishes: Potato, Stove-cooked Local Chicken, Stove Pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Sauces Beef Meatballs
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Dishes
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.
Stove-cooked Local ChickenStir-fried wild chicken with potatoes and green peppers, simmered in a clay pot to blend flavors.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
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.
Sauces Beef MeatballsSau Yee Beef Balls is a traditional dish made primarily from beef, characterized by its hidden broth inside. During preparation, the beef is minced and seasoned, then wrapped around a specially prepared broth before being skillfully shaped into balls. After cooking, the beef balls have a tender texture, and biting into them releases a rich, savory broth, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
Wood Ear MushroomWood ear mushrooms, also known as black fungus, are a common edible mushroom. To prepare them, dried wood ear mushrooms are typically soaked in water until they soften, then they can be served cold or stir-fried. When served cold, they are often mixed with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings for a refreshing and appetizing dish. When stir-fried, they pair well with various vegetables or meats, offering a smooth, tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Glass NoodlesGlass noodles are thin, elongated food products primarily made from mung bean, sweet potato, or potato starch, and are produced by steaming and sun-drying. During preparation, the starch slurry is heated to solidify, then cut into fine strands and dried. Before eating, they must be soaked in warm water and can be stir-fried, boiled, mixed, or used in soups, often paired with meats, vegetables, and seafood.
Spicy ClamsSpicy clams is a dish made primarily with clams, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. The clams are first cleaned and then stir-fried with spicy seasonings, resulting in an appealing red color and aromatic spiciness.
Daylily FlowersYellow chives are dried plant flowers, primarily made from yellow chives (scientific name: Hemerocallis citrina), harvested and then sun-dried or oven-dried. To prepare, they are typically soaked first, then stir-fried with other ingredients such as shredded meat, eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, or used in soups to enhance the aroma and texture of the dish.