DISCOVERING A LOCAL ASIAN MARKET WITH MY SON

 

 

 

What a rare and exciting treat to find an Asian market in my area.

What incredible fun to shop there with my son

and to see the same joy in his eyes

that I feel when I walk in to experience

another culture.

It's like finding a secret treasure cove

of undiscovered land and jewels   :)

 

I have literally left clothes behind when I travel

just to bring back some new and exciting foods

I found along the way on my trip.

 

When I find it right in my own backyard

with similar prices

my heart goes pitter patter joy joy !

 

So I picked many items I was unfamiliar with

and asked the owner as I checked out all about them.

The store was empty so I was gifted with his full attention.

He was very happy to share and teach

as I was so happy to be silent and learn.

 

In this picture is;

Lotus Roots in Brine

GE Xian Weng Tea

Dried Squid

Tapioca Strips

Water Mellon Seeds for Snack

Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds

Agar Agar

Several Sauces.

 

I highly recommend buying dried

mushrooms, seaweeds, kelp, fungus.

When visiting an Asian market.

Reconstitute them by soaking  (especially the fungus)

and many need to be cooked.

My son was most excited by the quail eggs.

He may get very excited when I tell him

I am considering raising 2-3 quails for eggs :)