Jinzhai hanging-pot stew 金寨吊锅
Jinzhai hanging-pot stew is featured among the local specialties of Anhui.
A hanging iron pot keeps a mixed country-style stew hot. Check the day's ingredients before sharing this Jinzhai meal.
How it is made
A mixed country-style stew cooks in an iron pot suspended over heat. Meat, vegetables, tofu or preserved ingredients are combined according to the kitchen and season.
Flavour & texture
Long cooking makes the ingredients tender and the broth richly savory, while firmer vegetables or dried foods retain some bite.
Local roots & traditions
Jinzhai's hanging-pot meal is as much a shared dining format as a fixed recipe, connecting the table with mountain-country cooking.
How to order Jinzhai hanging-pot stew
Confirm the day's contents and portion size, and let staff adjust the pot or heat.
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Tofu is intentionally fermented until a fine surface growth develops, then cooked, commonly by pan-frying or braising. The fermentation changes the texture before the final sauce is added. The inside becomes soft and creamy, with a pronounced fermented aroma; browned surfaces and chili or other sauce add contrast.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 金寨吊锅 for Jinzhai hanging-pot stew. Confirm the day's contents and portion size, and let staff adjust the pot or heat.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.