Xianggen Kitchen
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.5
Village (near Taihu Lake)

Dishes
Health-Preserving Old Goose SoupA nourishing soup made from old goose and medicinal herbs like goji berries, astragalus, and codonopsis, slowly simmered for rich flavor and health benefits.
Garlic Fried EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying eggs with minced garlic, resulting in a savory and aromatic meal.
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹,清蒸或煮制而成,保留了蟹肉的原汁原味,蟹黄丰富,肉质鲜嫩。
Signature Squirrel FishThe signature dish, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, uses mandarin fish as the main ingredient. It is named so because the finished dish has a bright red color and resembles a squirrel in shape. To prepare it, the mandarin fish is deboned and the flesh is cut into decorative slashes, then marinated and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made from sugar and vinegar is poured over it, creating a deliciously sweet-and-sour flavor.
Haitang CakeA traditional Chinese sweet dessert made with glutinous rice flour and red bean paste, shaped like a hibiscus flower and baked until soft and sweet.
Stir-Fried Seasonal VegetablesStir-fried seasonal vegetables is a dish made primarily from fresh, seasonal vegetables quickly stir-fried. Common ingredients include bok choy, spinach, lettuce, Chinese broccoli, and cauliflower. Garlic or ginger is typically added for aroma, and the dish is seasoned with oil and salt to preserve the crisp and tender texture of the vegetables.
Stir-Fried GreensStir-fried greens is a home-style dish primarily made with leafy vegetables such as bok choy, mustard greens, or spinach. The vegetables are washed, cut into segments, and stir-fried quickly in a hot pan with a small amount of oil after sautéing garlic until just cooked through. Seasoning is added before serving.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Suzhou Rice Straw Wrapped PorkA traditional Suzhou dish featuring braised pork belly wrapped in rice straw, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a subtle herbal aroma.
Bamboo Shoot and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Shredded PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring bamboo shoots, green beans, and shredded pork, stir-fried for a fresh and savory taste.
Snow Pea and Bamboo Shoot Stir-fryA classic Chinese dish made with preserved mustard greens and winter bamboo shoots, stir-fried for a fresh, savory flavor.