Zhao Family Courtyard · Spicy Frog with Fish Head
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
No. 319, Zhongbaotang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 319, Zhongbaotang Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Spicy Pot-Braised Catfish, Kelp.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 319, Zhongbaotang Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Spicy Pot-Braised Catfish, Kelp, Lettuce, Fried Rice with Eggs
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Dishes
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Spicy Pot-Braised CatfishDry Pot Catfish is a dish featuring catfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. After marinating, the fish is quickly cooked with seasonings and finished with a special dry pot base for rich flavor and aroma.
KelpKelp is a dish primarily made with kelp as the main ingredient, typically prepared by mixing it cold, boiling it into soup, or stir-frying. Kelp is rich in iodine and various minerals, with a smooth and tender texture, making it one of the most common seafood products.
LettuceLettuce is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves and crisp texture. It can be eaten raw as the main ingredient in salads or combined with various seasonings and sauces to enhance flavor. Additionally, lettuce is often used to wrap or decorate other foods, such as grilled meats and burgers.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Fried Tofu CubesTofu skin is a soy product made through processes such as soaking, grinding, boiling the soy milk, coagulating with brine, and pressing. It has a uniform flat shape, a bright yellow color, and a chewy yet not hard texture. Tofu skin can be enjoyed alone as a snack or combined with other ingredients for cooking, making it a nutritious and delicious food.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Bean sproutsBean sprouts are vegetables grown from sprouted legume seeds, commonly including mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts. Typically, they are cleaned and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or making cold dishes. They have a crisp texture and are a common ingredient in home-cooked meals.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Fish HeadFish head is primarily made from fresh fish heads, typically cleaned and then stewed or pan-fried with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions. It can be paired with accompaniments like tofu, Chinese cabbage, and mushrooms to create soups or stir-fried dishes.
Spicy Hot Pot BaseSpicy hot pot base is primarily made from beef tallow, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fried with fermented broad bean paste, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other spices. It typically includes a variety of aromatic spices such as star anise, cassia bark, and cardamom to enhance flavor. The ingredients are simmered to create a rich, flavorful broth, ideal for dipping various ingredients for cooking.