Zuchang Northeastern Cuisine Iron Pot Stew (Qianqiao Store)
东北菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 468, Qianqiao Main Street

Dishes
Northeast GooseNortheast goose is a dish featuring a whole goose, typically using fatty goose meat. After blanching, it's stewed with scallions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices until tender and flavorful. Some regions add soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine for richer taste.
Northeast Pork Shredded NoodlesNortheast pork noodle salad features shredded pork tenderloin and cold noodles. Cook pork, soak noodles in cold water, then mix with cucumber and carrot strips, seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and chili oil.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Chicken Mushroom PowderChicken mushroom powder is a dish made primarily with chicken and dried mushrooms. The chicken is cut into pieces and cooked together with the dried mushrooms, then seasoned to create a flavorful broth. Finally, it is mixed with vermicelli or rice noodles for serving. During preparation, it is typically simmered in water or stock to make the chicken tender and the mushrooms fragrant, while the noodles absorb the broth to become smooth and delicious.
Crispy Fried Fresh MushroomsDry-fried fresh mushrooms are made primarily from fresh mushrooms. After washing and removing the stems, the mushrooms are drained and lightly coated with starch or flour before being deep-fried in hot oil until the surface turns golden and crispy. The finished dish is crispy on the outside and tender inside, preserving the fresh aroma of the mushrooms.
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.
Sparerib and Dried String Bean Hot PotSpareribs and dried string beans are simmered together in a small pot with seasonings, resulting in rich broth, tender meat, and beans fully infused with flavor.
Corn CakeCorn cakes are made from cornmeal mixed with water and flour, formed into dough, rolled into rounds, and pan-fried against the pot's wall. A pinch of salt is added during preparation. One side is crispy and aromatic, while the other remains soft and comforting.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.