Tekka Market is in the heart of the Singapore's colorful Little India district. The area is a melting pot of cultures and a gathering spot for Singapore's many migrants from the subcontinent.
Little India —
Tekka Market is in the heart of the Singapore's colorful Little India district. The area is a melting pot of cultures and a gathering spot for Singapore's many migrants from the subcontinent.
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The most popular spice at Tekka Market's Alhajah Latifah curry stall is the masala mix. The aromatic combination of coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, cinnamon and pepper is freshly mixed right in front of you.
Arommatic spices —
The most popular spice at Tekka Market's Alhajah Latifah curry stall is the masala mix. The aromatic combination of coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, cinnamon and pepper is freshly mixed right in front of you.
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Claypot frog porridge is a popular dish in Singapore's traditional Chinese restaurants, but their trendy counterparts have started experimenting with frogs in tapas-style appetizers. Three frogs will set you back $7.50 at the Chinatown Wet Market and Mr. Yip (pictured) will prepare them for you on request.
Fresh frogs —
Claypot frog porridge is a popular dish in Singapore's traditional Chinese restaurants, but their trendy counterparts have started experimenting with frogs in tapas-style appetizers. Three frogs will set you back $7.50 at the Chinatown Wet Market and Mr. Yip (pictured) will prepare them for you on request.
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Along with traditional eggs, Peter Lim sells quail and salted eggs. Their briny taste and bright orange yolks are well loved in Singapore.
Need some eggs? —
Along with traditional eggs, Peter Lim sells quail and salted eggs. Their briny taste and bright orange yolks are well loved in Singapore.
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A visit to Tekka Market should always include a look at the back of the shops where visitors are welcome to watch the fishmongers preparing their catch.
Behind the scenes —
A visit to Tekka Market should always include a look at the back of the shops where visitors are welcome to watch the fishmongers preparing their catch.
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The fish stalls at Tekka Market display the daily catch caught in the local waters of Malaysia and Indonesia. This catch includes shark.
Catch of the day —
The fish stalls at Tekka Market display the daily catch caught in the local waters of Malaysia and Indonesia. This catch includes shark.
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The art of making paper effigies for people mourning the dead is a Taoist practice said to ensure the departed are provided for in the afterlife. Effigies designed to mimic objects used by the living range from the luxurious to the practical -- like this denture set including mouthwash and false teeth.
Practical offerings —
The art of making paper effigies for people mourning the dead is a Taoist practice said to ensure the departed are provided for in the afterlife. Effigies designed to mimic objects used by the living range from the luxurious to the practical -- like this denture set including mouthwash and false teeth.
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Halal mutton and goat are prepared on wooden chopping blocks at Tekka Market while the customer waits. It doesn't matter if shoppers want 50 grams or 500 grams, chopping to order is all part of the service. Many stall owners offer a personal on-foot delivery service.
Halal meat —
Halal mutton and goat are prepared on wooden chopping blocks at Tekka Market while the customer waits. It doesn't matter if shoppers want 50 grams or 500 grams, chopping to order is all part of the service. Many stall owners offer a personal on-foot delivery service.
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There's a quaint atmosphere at the Chinatown Market, where the fish is presented in historically inspired enamel bowls.
Fishy bargains —
There's a quaint atmosphere at the Chinatown Market, where the fish is presented in historically inspired enamel bowls.
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A coffee seller at Tiong Bahru Market weighs his produce. Behind the high-rise corporate buildings and glitzy shopping malls, Singapore's wet markets are a throwback to the city's working class origins.
Old school coffee —
A coffee seller at Tiong Bahru Market weighs his produce. Behind the high-rise corporate buildings and glitzy shopping malls, Singapore's wet markets are a throwback to the city's working class origins.
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Markets are also a focus of Singapore society, where locals welcome the chance to get out of their apartments to meet with neighbors.
Focal point —
Markets are also a focus of Singapore society, where locals welcome the chance to get out of their apartments to meet with neighbors.
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At the Chinese provision store at Tiong Bahru Market, dried squid, Chinese herbs and fish maw combine to create an aroma that evokes old Singapore.
Old Singapore here —
At the Chinese provision store at Tiong Bahru Market, dried squid, Chinese herbs and fish maw combine to create an aroma that evokes old Singapore.
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The banana leaf plates prepared at Tekka Market are a traditional alternative to ceramic plates. Leaves selling for $1 each are used to serve classic dishes such as Nasi Lemak, a rice dish cooked in coconut milk with numerous variations.
Traditional plates —
The banana leaf plates prepared at Tekka Market are a traditional alternative to ceramic plates. Leaves selling for $1 each are used to serve classic dishes such as Nasi Lemak, a rice dish cooked in coconut milk with numerous variations.
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A stallholder at the Chinatown Wet Market prepares the Hakka Chinese delicacy, Yong Tau Foo. The combination of fish meat wrapped in bean curd skin is one of her best sellers.
Chinese specialty —
A stallholder at the Chinatown Wet Market prepares the Hakka Chinese delicacy, Yong Tau Foo. The combination of fish meat wrapped in bean curd skin is one of her best sellers.
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A Chinatown Market fishmonger prepares offcuts for soup.
Standard stock —
A Chinatown Market fishmonger prepares offcuts for soup.
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