If you are a die heart fan of Chinese delicacies and want to enjoy them at a pocket-friendly expense, then you should visit Tiretta Bazar, Kolkata. This place is a food paradise for those who want something authentic. Tiretta Bazar is situated near Lal Bazar Kolkata. Tiretta Bazar is known as the first Chinatown in India. So, here is some delicious Chinese food that anyone must try at Tiretta Bazar, Kolkata.
1.Momos
Momos, this Chinese dish needs no introduction. Paneer, veggies, chicken, and seasonings fill this wheat dumpling-shaped entrée. It can be deep fried and steamed in whatever way you prefer and enjoyed with spicy hot garlic sauce, schezwan sauce, and mayonnaise.
2.Youtiao
Youtiao is a traditional Chinese dumpling made with flour and eggs. Youtiao is also known as a Chinese cruller because of its shape. It is the most popular Chinese breakfast served with soy milk, but you can pair it with cucumber salad, Chinese rice balls, and steamed rice Chinese noodles.
3.Mooncakes
Mooncakes, an ancient Chinese treat, have a sweet, savory, and salty flavor. It is created with golden water, cake flour, and kansui and has an egg yolk and lotus paste filling. Mooncakes are treated as gifts by people during mid -the autumn festival because of their full moon shape, which symbolizes well-being and prosperity for the whole family.
4.Pork Sausages
Pork sausages are another Chinese delicacy made with pork shoulder and some herbs and seasonings to add more flavor. It goes well with grilled vegetables, potato chips, mac, cheese, etc. These sausages are worth trying at tiretta bazaar.
5.Wonton
Wonton is just like momos or dumplings but comes in different shapes and sizes made with flour with a filling of chicken, cheese, pork, or shrimp. It typically goes well with soup, but you may also have it fried and crispy with schezwan sauce or spicy red chili sauce.
6.Chicken Satay
This crispy, savory, sweet, and salty grilled chicken skewers or chicken satay made with chicken, and coconut milk, and marinated with seasonings and herbs is a must-try delicacy at Tiretta Bazar. Chicken satay is frequently served with peanut butter sauce, and cucumber and onion salad to add texture.
7.Prawn Chips
Prawn Chips or Crackers are deep-fried appetizers made with tapioca flour, eggs, prawn meat, and other ingredients. They are top-rated Chinese items usually served as snacks in Chinese restaurants.
8.Sesame Balls
Sesame Ball is a very famous Chinese deep-fried pastry. It is made with a mixture of sticky rice flour with a filling of sweet red bean paste or lotus seed paste and rolled in sesame seeds. They have a chewy and soft taste on the inside and a crispy and crunchy taste on the outside.
9.Fried Chinese Meat Pies
Fried Chinese Meat Pies are a delicious fried snack similar to pancakes with a filling of meat, lamb or pork, soy sauce, eggs, Sichuan peppercorn powder, oyster sauce, and vegetables. They have a juicy, savory, and flavorful taste. It’s usually paired with scallion ginger butter.
10.Siu Mai
Siu Mai, also known as Siew Mai or Shumai, is a classic Chinese steamed dumpling made with mushrooms, chicken prawns or shrimps, and vegetables wrapped in a wonton wrapper. It is traditionally cooked in a bamboo steamer, but you can use any steamer of your choosing. It goes well with a hot dipping sauce, garlic bread, cornbread, hot and sour soup, and other side dishes.
11.Fish Ball Soup
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious Chinese lunch, you cannot miss this excellent and delectable dish at Tiretta Bazar. Fish Ball Soup contains fish balls, dried seaweed, green onions, mild soy sauce, and other ingredients. It is served warm with rice and a garnishing of green onions.
12.Zongzi
Zongzi are sticky- rice dumplings wrapped in banana or bamboo leaves. Chinese people preferred zongzi during Duanwu Festival with a belief in respecting the famous ancient figure Qu Yuan. It has a savory sweet taste.
13.Khwoi Choi Pan
Khwai Choi Pan (vegetable pancakes) is a Chinese breakfast dish made with sweet potato, cornflour, carrots, bell peppers, scallions, and other vegetables. This snack is not only famous in China but also famous in Korea and other Asian countries. It goes well with scrambled eggs, baked bacon, egg bits, sausages, and other breakfast items.
14.Potato Pork Chops
Potato Pork Chops are a trendy deep-fried appetizer made with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and stuffing of potato and pork fillings. It goes well with cucumber salad, roasted spring vegetables, cornbread muffins, etc.
15.Fried Taro Cake
Wu tao gou (taro cake) is a famous Chinese dish found during the Chinese lunar new year. It consists of sausage, dried shrimp, scallions, white pepper powder, etc. They are very savory, delicious, and nutritious. You can enjoy it with oyster sauce.
16.Chicken Bao
Chicken Bao is a fantastic and delicious Chinese meal similar to buns but has a filling of crispy and juicy chicken. They are soft and fluffy on the outside but crunchy and flavorful on the inside. Chicken bao goes well with mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and hot-sweet chili sauce.
17.Hakka Noodles
Hakka Noodles are a popular Indo-Chinese fusion street food dish with noodles, sauces, seasonings, and stir-fried veggies. This low-cost dish is available at Tiretta Bazar with spicy veg, mushroom or chicken Manchurian, or chili paneer.
18.Chicken Mei Fun
Chicken Mei Fun is a classic Chinese rice noodle dish made with chicken, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, dried thin rice noodles, veggies, and herbs. This yummy recipe is seasoned with flavorful sauce to add taste and texture.
19.Chuan Juan (Spring Rolls)
Springs Rolls are also known as Chun Juan or Chun Bing in Chinese. It is a trendy snack in Tiretta Bazar. It’s created with all-purpose flour and cornstarch, with a stuffing of veggies, chicken, and seasonings. Spring rolls go well with hot-and-spicy garlic sauce, schezwan sauce, or mayonnaise.
20.Noodles Soup
This Indo-Chinese soup meal includes noodles and a variety of mixed vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, onions, baby corn, peas, and mushrooms. Noodle soup comprises of various kinds of noodles, such as wheat noodles, egg noodles, and rice noodles. In China, Korea, Tibet, and other Asian countries, it goes well with shrimp salad, fried zucchini, baked stuffed potatoes, and other Asian foods.
