Iron Pot Era (Nanxiang Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.1
Building 6, Nanxiang Chedu, Dalian Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Building 6, Nanxiang Chedu, Dalian Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rural Earth Stove Pot, Shredded Tofu Skin, Free-range 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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Building 6, Nanxiang Chedu, Dalian Road
- Popular dishes: Rural Earth Stove Pot, Shredded Tofu Skin, Free-range Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Rural Earth Stove PotA traditional Chinese home-style dish cooked slowly over a rural earth stove, featuring pork belly, potatoes, vermicelli, and green peppers.
Shredded Tofu SkinThousand-layer tofu skin silk is a dish made primarily from tofu skin, sliced into fine strands, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with葱,姜,蒜 or dressed with seasonings.
Free-range ChickenFree-range local chicken, slaughtered and prepared by stewing, boiling, or braising. Main ingredient is chicken, seasoned with ginger and scallions, optionally with dried mushrooms and goji berries to preserve the original flavor.
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.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato noodles are made from sweet potato starch and usually appear transparent or semi-transparent. The basic preparation method involves mixing sweet potato starch and water in proportion, stirring well, then pouring the mixture through a sieve into boiling water to cook, finally removing it, rinsing with cold water, and draining.
Pan-fried DumplingsPot stickers are a traditional Chinese pan-fried dumpling made primarily with pork and chives. To prepare, fill dumpling wrappers with the filling, arrange them neatly in a pan, add适量 oil, and fry until the bottoms turn golden and crispy. Then add a small amount of water and steam until the tops of the dumplings are fully cooked.
CilantroCilantro, also known as coriander, is a common herb used for seasoning. Its fresh green leaves have a distinctive aroma and are primarily composed of stems and leaves. Cilantro can be used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or as a garnish for soups, adding a refreshing flavor to the dish.
ChickenChicken is the main ingredient, typically marinated and then prepared using methods such as pan-frying, stir-frying, boiling, grilling, or stewing. It can be cooked together with vegetables, seasonings, and accompaniments. Common dishes include Kung Pao Chicken, White-Cut Chicken, Curry Chicken, and Spicy Chicken.