Fresh Pineapple for juicing

This afternoon I bought four of these beautiful pinapples ( Ananas cosmosus) at the 'tamu' or local jungle produce market. The Malay word for pineapple is 'nenas'. One fruit like the above costs RM 1-2 only, each one weighing between 1-2kilos. I bought them to make fresh juice to break my fast today.

'Tipuk' Fruits are in Season

These are images of the local fruit called 'Tipuk' by the Bintulu Melanaus or 'Panyun' by the Ibans. They belong to the Zingiberaceae family ( Ginger family) and of the Hornstedia species. I took these pictures while doing my weekend shopping at the local jungle produce market we call 'Tamu' in Bintulu last Sunday. These fruits have a sweet sour taste and are eaten raw. The contents of the small bowl (in white) is sold at One Ringgit Malaysia.

Salted fish on pavement

Today's hot weather was just ideal for drying salted fish on the hot pavement. Bintulu is famous for its fresh fishes and any unsold ones end up on the pavement like this.

Sago Worms

Found an interesting object for sale at the local "tamu" or jungle produce market this afternoon. These wriggling sago worms are considered a delicacy by the local Melanaus and Ibans of Bintulu.

Red fishes

Today I took an afternoon off to scout for fresh fish. At the fish market at the Sebiew River, I found these red snappers. Bintulu is the place for fresh fish in Sarawak.