Here's What To Eat At Kolkata's Chinese Breakfast Market, Tiretti Bazaar
By Ujjainee Roy
November 9, 2023
Momos, baos, sausages and pies -- Kolkata's Tiretti Bazaar has it all. The breakfast fare at the city's old Chinatown serves a hearty and authentic Chinese breakfast at pocket-friendly rates. Here's what to order when you're in Tiretti
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Red Meat Pao
The doughy street-style buns are similar to tai-po and are filled with juicy, red roast pork, usually cooked in red bean paste
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Fishball Soup
This Sichuan recipe is made with homemade fish balls served in a bowl of flavourful broth and is a winter staple for many
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Pork Sausages
Tiretti’s handmade Chinese sausages are rich and juicy with sweet subtle notes. You can also buy raw sausages from the market
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Youtiao
These deep-fried Chinese breads are bestsellers and are basically lightly salted Chinese doughnuts that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside
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Meat Pies
Similar to British hand-pies, the fried meat pies at Tiretti are filled with cooked meat and veggies and have a flaky and crispy crust
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Dim Sums/Sui Mai
Tiretti also sells traditional Cantonese dumplings at around Rs 50 a plate; you'll also find freshly steamed dim sums and momos
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Sesame Balls
These sweet balls are made with rice flour and are covered entirely in sesame and have a mixed sweet filling
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Pork Kebabs
Tiretti sells pork kebabs on a stick; they're usually grilled and served fresh, often with a tangy chutney
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