Manling Porridge (Zhuxi Garden Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Zhuxi Park at the intersection of Zhongshan East Road and Zhiyuan Road, Yongyang Town
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Zhuxi Park at the intersection of Zhongshan East Road and Zhiyuan Road, Yongyang Town. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Millet and Pumpkin Porridge, Manling Steamed Dumplings, Osmanthus 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: Nanjing
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Zhuxi Park at the intersection of Zhongshan East Road and Zhiyuan Road, Yongyang Town
- Popular dishes: Millet and Pumpkin Porridge, Manling Steamed Dumplings, Osmanthus Cake, Pan-fried beef buns, Corn and Pumpkin Porridge
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Dishes
Millet and Pumpkin PorridgeXiaomi pumpkin porridge is a home-style porridge made primarily from millet and pumpkin. The preparation method is simple: wash the millet, add it to the pot along with cubed pumpkin, pour in an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until the porridge thickens and the grains are soft.
Manling Steamed DumplingsManling Steamed Dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, and the filling is carefully prepared using fresh meat and vegetables. Steam cooking preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients. The wrappers are thin yet resilient, and the filling is deliciously juicy.
Osmanthus CakeOsmanthus cake is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour and osmanthus flowers. The ingredients are mixed together and steamed during preparation, resulting in a fragrant aroma of osmanthus and a soft, sticky texture.
Pan-fried beef bunsBeef dumplings are a Chinese pastry made by wrapping beef filling in flour dough, steamed and then pan-fried until the bottom is golden. Main ingredients include beef, flour, scallions, and ginger. The beef is minced and seasoned, wrapped in dough, steamed, then fried.
Corn and Pumpkin PorridgeCorn and pumpkin porridge is a comforting dish made with fresh corn kernels, pumpkin chunks, and rice. The preparation is simple: first, cook rice into porridge, then add corn kernels and pumpkin pieces to simmer together until the ingredients are tender and the porridge becomes smooth and thick. This porridge has a golden color and emits a subtle aroma of pumpkin.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Century Egg Chicken PorridgeCentury egg chicken congee is based on rice, with chopped chicken breast and diced century eggs added. After slow simmering, the rice becomes soft and the ingredients blend together to form a thick, rich porridge.
Old Dough Pork BunsOld dough pork buns are traditional Chinese steamed buns made with fermented dough and minced pork filling. Ingredients include flour, pork, scallions, and ginger, prepared through kneading, fermenting, rolling, stuffing, and steaming.
Prosperity Eight Treasure PorridgeA traditional Chinese sweet porridge made with glutinous rice, red beans, green beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, and job's tears, offering a rich, comforting flavor.
Scallion Oil FlatbreadScallion oil cake is made primarily from flour, with ingredients such as scallions and lard. To prepare it, mix flour with water to form a dough, let it rest and rise, then roll it into a thin sheet. Spread lard and chopped scallions on the surface, roll it into a cylindrical shape, flatten it, and finally pan-fry or bake until golden and crispy.
Vegetable and Lean Pork PorridgeGreen vegetable and lean pork congee is a home-style porridge made primarily with rice, combined with lean pork and green vegetables. First, rice is cooked into porridge, then finely chopped lean pork and green vegetables are added and simmered until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables soften. The porridge has a smooth texture and provides balanced nutrition.