Market Report 1/2013

These days, I seldom take pictures of the farmer's market on Sundays but this Sunday was an exception - because I happened to bring along one and maybe because it's near CNY; so maybe new exciting stuff to be seen. Also, it's been awhile so maybe the changing seasons (not that it's that pronounced in this part of the world!) might bring out something new onto the matted tarmac on Sundays...

 These strangely shaped roots are not potatoes but roots of an ipomea plant (akin to convovulus). Usually, a large single purpish rhizome weighing up to a few kilos is produced once a year after the vine has dried up but this is a smaller and more abundant variety, though equally rare these days. Ate some in my childhood - has a taste crossed between a yam and a sweet potato.

 A plate of natural aubergine for a ringgit anyone? 5 types of aubergines to choose from here - the yellow and hairy ones (terung asam) are usually eaten raw as a salad.

 New to this season - duku fruits.

Ginger, limes and fortunella (Chinese limes or limau kasturi in Malay) for two ringgit a plate.