{"id":8382,"date":"2023-06-21T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=8382"},"modified":"2023-06-21T17:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:39:14","slug":"singapores-wet-market-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/neighbourhoods\/singapores-wet-market-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore’s Wet Market Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Singapore’s Wet Market Survival Guide” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1687338226124{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1687338161891{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]You would not have experienced the full spectrum of the Singaporean culture if you have never been to a wet market. So dive into the sights and smells of Singapore’s exuberant wet markets with this survival guide.<\/p>\n

Its eclectic wet market stalls and hawker stalls are a common sight across Singapore’s neighbourhoods. More than just a place to get food & groceries, or the freshest seafood and vegetables, a local wet market is THE place to hone your Singlish<\/a>, bargaining skills, and get a taste of the lesser-hyped (but equally tasty) local dishes. It is similar to a farmer’s market, but we’ll be honest \u2013 things could get a little daunting for a first-time visitor. So here are some handy tips to survive a trip to the wet market. Maybe, afterwards, you can get a treat at the hawker centre too, which is usually adjacent to most wet markets.[\/vc_column_text]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1687338027395{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Keep it short and sweet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Singlish is not only about learning when to use the \u201clah, lor, leh\u201d, it also includes how one masters the art of shortening sentences. At the noisy and bustling marketplace, you will need to keep your questions and instructions short. That way, wet market stallholders will keep their attention on you.<\/p>\n

Instead of<\/em> \u201cHow much does this cost?\u201d<\/p>\n

Try<\/em> \u201cHow much?\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead of<\/em> \u201cCould I have more\/less of this, please?\u201d<\/p>\n

Try<\/em> \u201cMore!\u201d or \u201cLess!\u201d[\/vc_column_text]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1687338067291{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The rule of freebies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The market is not a place for freebies, but if you have purchased a substantial amount of greens or have become a regular customer, you could ask the stallholder to throw in some free chillies, green onions, lime or parsley. We don’t recommend trying this at other stalls.<\/p>\n

Know your grams. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This skill is best put to use when patronizing the dry goods stall \u2013 the one with sacks of onions, potatoes, dried mushrooms and other canned food. Unlike supermarkets where every item is well packed, you have to indicate the weight of the ingredients you would like to purchase. It’s kind of like a wet market tradition.<\/p>\n

For example, \u201c500g of chilli\u201d. You may notice seasoned shoppers indicating quantities in the form of price \u2013 e.g. \u201c$2 of onions please\u201d. We suggest only doing this when you are familiar with the pricing.[\/vc_column_text]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1534150092770{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Gear up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready to explore the wet markets? Here are some essentials you should carry along with you.<\/p>\n