Xiejia Village · A Forgotten Huai Cuisine (Hefei Nanqi Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.6
Staff Home, Floors 2–3, Entrance of Parking Lot on East Side of Shuiyangjiang Road, 100 Meters North of Intersection with Zhaotan Road
Dishes
Dry-burned Yellow CroakerDry-burned small yellow croaker is a Chinese dish featuring small yellow croaker as the main ingredient. The fish is marinated, pan-fried until golden brown, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang. Water or broth is added and simmered until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavor. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Famous Stinky Mandarin FishThe signature stinky mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, which acquires a unique aroma due to its special curing process. The fish is carefully cooked, resulting in tender meat that retains the natural freshness of the mandarin fish, while being enhanced with just the right amount of seasonings to create a rich and flavorful dish.
Salt and Pepper Pork Shank BonesA Chinese dish made with pork shank bones, marinated, deep-fried, then stir-fried with salt, pepper, and aromatics for a crispy, savory flavor.
Special Beef Offal Hot PotA hot pot featuring beef offal such as tripe, intestines, and lungs, simmered in a secret broth with tofu skin, bean curd, and vegetables for a rich, savory flavor.
Special Sauce Pork TrottersSpecial sauce pork trotters are simmered with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger to achieve a soft, flavorful texture with a glossy red color.
Tomato and Pork SoupA comforting soup made with fresh tomatoes and pork, quickly cooked to preserve tenderness and flavor.
Braised Tofu Noodles in Clay PotSpiced bean thread stew is a dish made primarily with beans, sliced and simmered in a clay pot with seasonings until tender and flavorful. Aromatic ingredients like scallions, ginger, and garlic are added, and some recipes include minced meat or ham for enhanced taste.
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.
Old Duck SoupOld duck soup is made primarily from old duck meat, combined with various medicinal herbs and seasonings, and slowly stewed for a long time. The broth is clear, the meat is tender and falls off the bone, and the aroma of the herbs perfectly blends with the freshness of the duck meat, making it rich in nutrition.
Crispy Glutinous Rice BallsCrispy glutinous rice balls are made with glutinous rice flour dough, filled with red bean or sesame paste, and coated with a thin crispy layer. Fried or baked until golden, they offer a crunchy exterior and soft interior.
Iron Plate Kudzu NoodlesA dish made with kudzu noodles stir-fried on a hot iron plate with vegetables, offering a savory and satisfying flavor.
Lingyang Stir-FryA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring pork, green and red peppers, and onions stir-fried quickly with savory seasoning.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Fermented Bean Stinky Mandarin FishFresh mandarin fish is marinated with traditional fermented bean paste and steamed to perfection. The tender fish flesh carries a distinctive fermented bean aroma with a slightly sour and sweet aftertaste, a hallmark of Huizhou cuisine.
Fish Roe and Fish BladderFish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder as main ingredients. The fish bladder must be cleaned and blanched before stir-frying or stewing with the roe, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.