Di Guo Yan Earth Pot Chicken
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 154-44, Qijin Village, Maigaoqiao Subdistrict
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 No. 154-44, Qijin Village, Maigaoqiao Subdistrict. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Winter Melon, Shredded Tofu Skin, Stove Pot 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: Nanjing
- Category: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 154-44, Qijin Village, Maigaoqiao Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Winter Melon, Shredded Tofu Skin, Stove Pot Chicken, Chinese yam, Beef Neck Bones
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Dishes
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
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.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Chinese yamMountain yam is a dish primarily made with mountain yam as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves peeling and slicing the yam, which can be combined with other ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms and carrots, then stir-fried or simmered. After cooking, the mountain yam slices have a crisp and tender texture with a unique fresh aroma.
Beef Neck BonesBeef neck bones are made from the neck bones and meat of cattle. After blanching to remove odor, they are simmered slowly with seasonings such as star anise, cassia bark, and soy sauce until tender and fully flavored. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft meat, and rich bone marrow.
Premium Pork BellyPremium pork belly is made from pork belly with a balanced ratio of fat and lean meat. After blanching to remove any odor, it is marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and other seasonings, then slowly stewed or braised in a pot until the meat becomes tender and glossy red.
Sheep NeckMutton neck is a dish made by cutting the sheep's neck into segments and braising or stewing it. Main ingredients include mutton neck, with辅料 like scallions, ginger, and star anise, slow-cooked until tender with rich broth.
SpinachSpinach is a dish primarily made with fresh spinach as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves washing the spinach, then quickly stir-frying it in hot oil, adding适量 salt and seasonings, and cooking until the spinach becomes tender and vibrant in color.
Chicken LiverChicken liver dishes use fresh chicken liver as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the chicken liver is first cleaned thoroughly, then marinated with appropriate seasonings according to personal taste. During cooking, methods such as stir-frying, grilling, or boiling can be chosen to ensure the liver is flavorful and tender.
Quail EggQuail eggs are a dish primarily made with quail eggs, typically prepared by boiling, frying, roasting, or steaming. Quail eggs are small and delicate, rich in nutrition, with a unique texture and aroma, often used in various Chinese culinary preparations.