What are the special foods at Beijing’s time-honored Clay Pot House?

Casserole Ju opened in the sixth year of Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1741) and became famous for its white meat casserole business.

According to historical records, white meat was used as a high-quality tribute in the Qing palace. The guard room outside the palace of the Qing Dynasty was the location of Shaguoju's store. In the past, every time the royal family completed a sacrifice, the watchmen could receive the rewarded tribute. After the watchmen received the reward, they invited the palace chef to cook the meat in a large casserole. The chef used the unique Manchu techniques of roasting, boiling and boiling to make the white meat casserole, which made the watchmen feast.

The chefs of Claypot Ju use the boiled meat to cook a variety of dishes according to the materials and techniques. Their specialties include crystal elbow, mixed double skin, Luo Han tripe, claypot white meat, nine The dishes cooked in the casserole are crispy but not greasy, and the dipping sauces are fragrant and delicious. The casserole is very popular among the people.

After hundreds of years, the casserole dishes of Claypot Ju have become more abundant. In addition to grilled, boiled and boiled pig dishes, chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, ginseng, wings, shellfish, etc. have been added to the variety of dishes. Many, rich in nutrients. In addition, Shaguoju also sells palace dishes from Beijing cuisine, which are full of Beijing style and Beijing flavor. The restaurant has a royal-style architectural style. The first floor is mainly for pastries. The underground restaurant and the second floor are mainly for private rooms. The third floor provides accommodation and can also receive meals.

Now Shaguoju has become a high-end restaurant specializing in Beijing-style specialties. Chinese and foreign friends who come to Beijing will come to Shaguoju to taste the time-honored specialties. The clay pot house that has been built for more than 300 years still retains its original style.