13 pictures that describe my day at the fresh market. This is one of the many markets in the city.
The MIDIN
A type of fern that is grown around Miri near drainage canals and peat swamps usually harvested by hand. This plant can't be grown by man. Stir fried usually with garlic. Crunchy. Chewy. I guess, it helps move unwanted stuff out of our intestines.
Where to find the Midin
I think this fern is only found in Sarawak. Available in all fresh markets.
Many sellers come here early. Before dawn. The close their stalls at around 2pm in the afternoon. These are the early birds of the city. I usually wake up at around 7 or 8.
Clean floors
Usually in the afternoon before the market closes, the sellers do their own part by cleaning up. Many of the folks selling here are retired. The best things about going to these markets is to first of all support the local sellers and also to make new friends.
The rows and rows
Some plants
My wife and I usually go to these markets to hunt for plants. Usually those that have purplish leaves. Those special plants. Greening the environment.
The Midin
Greens - good for the body and the best thing of all, it doesn't harm any animals. guilt free food. I do eat meat but I try to minimize my meat consumption to have a bit of sympathy for animals being slaughtered.
A really unique stall
This was how most stalls were in the past before modernization. Gradually, these stalls would one day disappear. This stall sells candies, some household items, drinks. These can be found in the huge supermarkets nowadays. Youths nowadays prefer those air conditioned malls and huge modern supermarkets.
Fresh fish anyone?
Fresh catch rivers nearby and the South China Sea. I don't usually buy fish due to the amount of bones to remove when I eat them. My dad used to buy tons of fish when I was younger.
The expression on her face
With her face shield as well as mask on, I could see her expression while I snapped this photo. She wondered why I wanted to take a picture of her. Eggs, potatoes, garlics, coconut milk, salted egg, century eggs are some of what she sells.
Thirst
My wife and I walked to the section of the market where they sold cooked food and drinks.
GERAI MINUMAN PUJUT CORNER / PUJUT CORNER DRINKS STALL
The lady in her fifties asked me what drink I wanted to have. I ordered "The special Tea Milk" / TEH C SPECIAL. C in Malaysia stands for milk. If you want coffee with milk. Coffee C. Vintage stall. I love the way these stalls look. The place many of the older generations went to to have a chat with their friends. Many of these folks have gone.
Drink display
Simple drink stall.
TEA WITH MILK TEA and sweetened with wheatgrass syrup
The cup has these red marks to let its owner know which stall this cup comes from.
The tea twins
Refreshing goodness. I don't usually drink ice drinks. Mostly hot drinks.
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