Dai Family Home Cooking
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 256, Maigaoqiao Old Street, He Yan Huayuan Building 1
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. 256, Maigaoqiao Old Street, He Yan Huayuan Building 1. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Stir-fried Pork Kidney, Braised Pork Intestines.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 256, Maigaoqiao Old Street, He Yan Huayuan Building 1
- Popular dishes: Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Stir-fried Pork Kidney, Braised Pork Intestines, Garlic Stir-Fried Water Spinach, Sour Cabbage Fish
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Dishes
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Stir-fried Pork KidneyStir-fried pig kidneys is a Chinese stir-fry dish using pork kidneys as the main ingredient. The kidneys are cut with diagonal incisions and briefly blanched, then quickly stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. Seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic are added to maintain the tender texture of the kidneys.
Braised Pork IntestinesBraised pork intestines is a traditional dish with pork intestines as the main ingredient. First, clean the intestines thoroughly, cut them into segments, and place them in a pot. Add seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, then slowly simmer to allow the intestines to fully absorb the broth, resulting in a glossy red appearance.
Garlic Stir-Fried Water SpinachStir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.
Spicy Tofu Rice BowlSpicy tofu rice bowl made with soft tofu stir-fried with doubanjiang, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns, then served over steamed rice. Tofu is blanched to remove odor, then sautéed with seasonings and placed on hot rice.