Chengnan Past Times (Pingling East Road Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.6
平陵东路21号
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changzhou, 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 平陵东路21号. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Baby bok choy, Braised Pork with Chestnuts, Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry.
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: Changzhou
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: 平陵东路21号
- Popular dishes: Baby bok choy, Braised Pork with Chestnuts, Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry, Stuffed Pork Ribs with Glutinous Rice, 红烧凤爪
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Dishes
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Braised Pork with ChestnutsBraised pork belly with chestnuts is a classic Chinese dish, primarily made with pork belly and chestnuts. To prepare it, first cut the pork belly into pieces and stir-fry until fragrant, then add chestnuts, seasonings, and适量 water, and simmer slowly until the meat is tender and the chestnuts are soft. Once the sauce has thickened, it's ready to serve.
Tomato and Egg Stir-FryScrambled eggs with tomatoes is a home-style dish made primarily from fresh tomatoes and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, beat the eggs and cut the tomatoes into pieces; then heat a pan with oil, pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry until set, then remove and set aside; next, stir-fry the tomatoes until soft, add the cooked eggs, and mix well; finally, season with salt, and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving for added aroma.
Stuffed Pork Ribs with Glutinous RiceStuffed pork ribs with glutinous rice, marinated ribs are steamed with soaked rice, absorbing the rich flavor and becoming soft and sticky while the ribs stay tender and juicy.
红烧凤爪红烧凤爪是一道以鸡爪为主要食材的菜肴，经过焯水处理后与酱油、糖、料酒等调料一同炖煮，使鸡爪入味且软糯。制作过程中通常加入八角、姜片等香料提升风味。
Chili Braised PorkA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork belly braised with chili peppers, resulting in a rich, spicy flavor.
Sizzling Pork KidneyPan-fried pig kidneys is a dish primarily made with pig kidneys. The kidney slices are marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices, then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate together with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the kidneys remain tender and flavorful, while the vegetables stay crisp and fresh.
Egg Shrimp CakeA dish made by mixing fresh shrimp and eggs, then pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a savory flavor.