Pingnan Dumplings (Chaotian Palace Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 16, Zhanggongqiao, Chaotiangong West Street
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. 16, Zhanggongqiao, Chaotiangong West Street. 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: Fresh Meat Dumplings, Fresh Pork and Green Bean Dumplings, Corn and Pork Dumplings.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 16, Zhanggongqiao, Chaotiangong West Street
- Popular dishes: Fresh Meat Dumplings, Fresh Pork and Green Bean Dumplings, Corn and Pork Dumplings, Fermented soybean skin, Shepherd's Purse Dumplings
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Dishes
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with freshly minced pork and seasonings, wrapped in thin dough and boiled until tender, offering a savory and juicy bite.
Fresh Pork and Green Bean DumplingsFresh pork and green beans are combined into a savory filling, wrapped in dough and boiled to create tender dumplings with a rich flavor.
Corn and Pork DumplingsCorn and pork dumplings are made primarily with pork and fresh corn. The pork is minced into a filling, mixed with chopped corn kernels, and seasoned with appropriate spices to create the filling. The dumpling wrappers are then filled with this mixture and boiled until cooked through, ready to be enjoyed.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
Shepherd's Purse DumplingsJi菜 dumplings are made with fresh jicai and pork. Jicai is washed, chopped, mixed with minced pork, seasoned, and blended into filling. Dough is prepared from flour and water, filled, sealed, and boiled to serve.
Chrysanthemum Leaf Pork DumplingsDumplings filled with a mixture of chrysanthemum leaves and pork, steamed to perfection for a fresh and savory taste.
Tofu DumplingsTofu dumplings are made with fresh tofu as the main filling, often combined with pork or shrimp, and boiled until tender. They offer a soft texture and savory flavor.
Leek and Egg DumplingsLeek and egg dumplings are a classic Chinese dumpling made with fresh leeks and eggs as the main ingredients. The preparation involves chopping the leeks, mixing them with cooked eggs, adding appropriate seasonings to create the filling, then wrapping the filling in dumpling wrappers and boiling until cooked through.
Shiitake Mushroom and Black Fungus Pork DumplingsA savory dumpling filled with pork, shiitake mushrooms, and black fungus, steamed or boiled to perfection.
Duck LegDuck leg is primarily made from the leg portion of the duck, usually marinated and then roasted, stewed, or braised. Common seasonings include soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and scallions to enhance flavor, resulting in tender meat with rich taste.