Ma Cao Yard
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Adjacent to Mayasen Paradise, Macao Village, Tangchi Town
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 Adjacent to Mayasen Paradise, Macao Village, Tangchi Town. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Preserving功夫 Soup, Tangchi Mountain Yam Hot Pot, Explosive-Filling Plump Fried Dough Stick.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Adjacent to Mayasen Paradise, Macao Village, Tangchi Town
- Popular dishes: Health-Preserving功夫 Soup, Tangchi Mountain Yam Hot Pot, Explosive-Filling Plump Fried Dough Stick, Special Reservoir Fish Head White Soup, Homemade Dumplings
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Dishes
Health-Preserving功夫 SoupHealth-preserving功夫汤 is made with a variety of nourishing ingredients, including chicken, pork ribs, goji berries, red dates, and astragalus root, slowly simmered in clear water. The main steps involve cleaning and preparing the ingredients, placing them in a pot, adding enough water to cover the ingredients, and gently stewing over low heat for 2-3 hours to fully release the nutrients.
Tangchi Mountain Yam Hot PotTangchi Mountain Yam Hot Pot is a casserole dish primarily made with mountain yam powder (typically sweet potato starch or fern root starch). Main ingredients include the starch, pork (or pork ribs), shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and leafy greens. The starch is first soaked to soften, while the pork is cut into pieces and blanched. All ingredients are then placed in a clay pot, simmered gently with broth or water until the starch becomes soft and glutinous, and the soup thickens. The dish features a rich broth and a smooth, chewy texture from the starch.
Explosive-Filling Plump Fried Dough StickExplosive-Filling Plump Fried Dough Stick is an innovative Chinese snack. Main ingredients include high-gluten flour, yeast, baking powder, water, and salt. The dough is kneaded, fermented, rolled into rectangular sheets, cut into wide strips, twisted and stretched, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and fluffy. Its core feature is a specially prepared molten filling (such as custard, chocolate, or cheese) injected inside, creating a crispy exterior with an explosive, flowing center after frying.
Special Reservoir Fish Head White SoupSpecial Reservoir Fish Head White Soup is a soup dish featuring fresh fish heads from reservoirs as the main ingredient. Key components include large fish heads (such as bighead carp heads) from reservoir farming, firm tofu, ginger, and scallions. The preparation involves first pan-frying the fish head until golden brown on both sides, then adding ample boiling water and ginger slices. After bringing to a boil over high heat, it simmers over medium-low heat. Once the soup turns milky white and rich, cubed firm tofu is added and simmered further. Finally, it is lightly seasoned with salt and garnished with chopped scallions. The soup has a creamy white color, a mellow and thick texture, highlighting the natural freshness of the fish head and the tenderness of the tofu.
Homemade DumplingsHandmade dumplings made with wheat flour wrappers and fillings such as pork, cabbage, or chives, boiled until tender—classic comfort food in Chinese cuisine.
Green Mountain Wild Vegetable Braised PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly and wild vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Macao Old Goose SoupMacao Old Goose Soup is a traditional soup dish primarily made with older geese that have been raised for a longer period. The goose is cut into pieces, blanched, then simmered with ginger and cooking wine in ample water. After bringing to a boil, it is stewed over low heat for an extended time until the meat becomes tender and the soup turns milky white. Sometimes, vegetables like white radish or winter melon are added for a subtle sweetness. The soup emphasizes the original flavors, using minimal spices to highlight the natural umami of the goose and the rich, hearty broth.
Abalone Sauce Spring Water Black TofuAbalone Sauce Spring Water Black Tofu is a dish that combines mountain delicacies and bean products. The main ingredients are black tofu made from black beans, paired with a thick sauce simmered from abalone, and cooked or steamed using natural spring water. The black tofu has a delicate texture and rich bean aroma, while the abalone sauce adds a savory and mellow seafood flavor. During preparation, the black tofu is typically cut into pieces and cooked or steamed together with the abalone sauce and spring water over low heat, allowing the tofu to fully absorb the essence of the broth. The finished dish has a deep color, soft and tender tofu, and a delicious broth.
Golden Steamed Corn DumplingsA steamed corn-based dumpling with a golden hue, made from cornmeal and flour, offering a soft and sweet taste.