Alum-Free Fried Dough Sticks (Zhaoyuan West Community Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 76, Chanan Zhaoyuan
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, 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. 76, Chanan Zhaoyuan. 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: Black Rice Dumpling, Five-Spice Egg, Youtiao.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 76, Chanan Zhaoyuan
- Popular dishes: Black Rice Dumpling, Five-Spice Egg, Youtiao, Glutinous Rice Cake, Purple Sweet Potato Porridge
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Dishes
Black Rice DumplingA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made from black glutinous rice, often flavored with herbal extracts and filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
Five-Spice EggFive-spice eggs are a simple and delicious home-style dish. The main ingredient is eggs, which are boiled, peeled, and then marinated in a seasoned broth infused with five-spice flavor, allowing the eggs to fully absorb the aromatic blend. The preparation involves two steps—boiling and marinating—that result in a unique texture and rich fragrance.
YoutiaoYoutiao is a long, cylindrical fried dough food made primarily from flour. After fermentation, it is quickly cooked in hot oil, causing it to expand rapidly. It has a golden color and a crispy texture.
Glutinous Rice CakeGlutinous rice cake is a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from glutinous rice. First, the rice is soaked and steamed until cooked, then placed in a stone mortar and pounded until soft and elastic. Finally, it is removed, divided into small pieces, and ready to eat.
Purple Sweet Potato PorridgePurple sweet potato porridge is made with purple sweet potatoes and rice. After peeling and cutting the potatoes, they're cooked with washed rice until soft and blended into a thick porridge. No extra seasonings are added to preserve the natural flavors.
Radish CakeRadish cake is a type of flatbread made primarily from white radish. The radish is grated into fine strands, then mixed with flour, eggs, and seasonings to form a dough, which is shaped into patties and pan-fried. During preparation, ingredients such as chopped green onions and minced ginger are typically added to enhance the flavor.
Spicy Girl Pickled VegetableSpicy girl pickled vegetable is a snack made mainly with tender and crisp pickled vegetables, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, and other spices. It has a salty and slightly spicy flavor, with a crisp texture and strong spiciness.
Leek DumplingsScallion pancakes are a traditional snack made primarily from scallions, eggs, and flour. Scallions are chopped and mixed with cooked eggs, then seasoned to create the filling. A dough is made by mixing flour with water, rolled into wrappers, and filled with the mixture before being pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Egg PancakeEgg pancake is a snack made primarily with eggs and flour. The preparation method is simple: first, beat the eggs and mix them with flour and water to form a batter. Then, heat some oil in a flat pan, pour in the batter, and use a spatula to spread it into a round shape. Fry until both sides are golden brown.
Glutinous Rice BallZongzi is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour, sesame seeds, and sugar. The preparation involves mixing glutinous rice flour with an appropriate amount of water to form a paste, then wrapping it around a filling of sesame and sugar, shaping it into round balls. Finally, the zongzi is deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, then removed from the oil and drained before serving.