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| ===== Market Directory (Open Street Map Directions) ===== | ===== Market Directory (Open Street Map Directions) ===== |
| | (Note: haven't been to any of these but.. found infos at least ^v^; though I have Fujiya & H-mart here for sure) |
| ^ Market ^ Address ^ Key Inventory ^ Map & Location ^ | ^ Market ^ Address ^ Key Inventory ^ Map & Location ^ |
| | **Indian Grocery** | 3388 Douglas St, Victoria | Bulk spices, lentils (toor, masoor, urad, chana dal), ready-to-eat frozen parathas, chutneys, specialty flours. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3388%20Douglas%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3388 Douglas St]] | | | **Indian Grocery** | 3388 Douglas St, Victoria | Bulk spices, lentils (toor, masoor, urad, chana dal), ready-to-eat frozen parathas, chutneys, specialty flours. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3388%20Douglas%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3388 Douglas St]] | |
| | **Masala Mart** | 1010 Fort St, Victoria | Fresh produce (curry leaves, okra), paneer, basmati rice, regional snacks, jalebi, laddu, frozen dosa batter. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1010%20Fort%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|1010 Fort St]] | | | **Masala Mart** | 1010 Fort St, Victoria | Fresh produce (curry leaves, okra), paneer, basmati rice, regional snacks, jalebi, laddu, frozen dosa batter. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1010%20Fort%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|1010 Fort St]] | |
| | **Fisgard Market** | 550 Fisgard St, Victoria | Chinatown. Dried mushrooms (wood ear, shiitake), fresh/frozen tofu, Asian greens, fish maw, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented black beans, doubanjiang. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=550%20Fisgard%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|550 Fisgard St]] | | | **Fisgard Market** | 550 Fisgard St, Victoria | Chinatown. Dried mushrooms (wood ear, shiitake), fresh/frozen tofu, Asian greens, fish maw, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented black beans, doubanjiang. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=550%20Fisgard%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|550 Fisgard St]] | |
| | **H-Mart Victoria** | 3147 Douglas St #315, Victoria | Mayfair Mall. Kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, seaweed snacks, black garlic, katsuobushi, hot deli counter (sushi, takoyaki (Also in Japanese, bettered squid dumplings mn!), bulgogi), beondegi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3147%20Douglas%20St%20%23315%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3147 Douglas St #315]] | | | **H-Mart Victoria** | 3147 Douglas St #315, Victoria | Mayfair Mall. Kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, seaweed snacks, black garlic (a spreadable delicacy! kinda caramelised over long periods), katsuobushi, hot deli counter (sushi, takoyaki (Also in Japanese, bettered squid dumplings mn!), bulgogi), beondegi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3147%20Douglas%20St%20%23315%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3147 Douglas St #315]] | |
| | **Fujiya Japanese Foods** | 3624 Shelbourne St, Victoria | Natto, miso, soy sauces, umeboshi, mochi, green tea, fresh takeaway sushi/onigiri/bento, wasabi powder, katsuobushi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3624%20Shelbourne%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3624 Shelbourne St]] | | | **Fujiya Japanese Foods** | 3624 Shelbourne St, Victoria | Natto, miso, soy sauces, umeboshi, mochi, green tea, fresh takeaway sushi/onigiri/bento, wasabi powder, katsuobushi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3624%20Shelbourne%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3624 Shelbourne St]] | |
| | **Fairway Market** | 2635 Quadra St, Victoria | Quadra Village. General supermarket with large "World Foods" section, imported Asian sauces, ramen/udon/soba noodles, tofu, frozen dumplings. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=2635%20Quadra%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|2635 Quadra St]] | | | **Fairway Market** | 2635 Quadra St, Victoria | Quadra Village. General supermarket with large "World Foods" section, imported Asian sauces, ramen/udon/soba noodles, tofu, frozen dumplings. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=2635%20Quadra%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|2635 Quadra St]] | |
| | **Sabzi Mandi** | 1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo *(appears closed)* | Indo-Pak chain store. Spices, legumes, jaggery, pickles, frozen meats, whole wheat flours, lassis. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1708%20Bowen%20Rd%2C%20Nanaimo%2C%20BC|1708 Bowen Rd]] | | |
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| ===== Specialty Ingredients ===== | ===== Specialty Ingredients ===== |
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| ==== Indian ==== | ==== Indian ==== |
| //Primary Sources: Indian Grocery, Masala Mart, Sabzi Mandi// | //Primary Sources: Indian Grocery, Masala Mart// |
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| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amchoor|Amchur]]:** Dried green mango powder. Adds a sharp, fruity, puckering sourness to fillings without adding liquid. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amchoor|Amchur]]:** Dried green mango powder. Adds a sharp, fruity, puckering sourness to fillings without adding liquid. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panch_phoron|Panch Phoron]]:** Bengali 5-spice whole seed blend (cumin, brown mustard, fenugreek, nigella, and fennel). Highly fragrant when fried in hot oil until they pop. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panch_phoron|Panch Phoron]]:** Bengali 5-spice whole seed blend (cumin, brown mustard, fenugreek, nigella, and fennel). Highly fragrant when fried in hot oil until they pop. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek|Fenugreek]] (Seeds or Dried Leaves** that ya need! I can bring some~): Provides a distinct, sweet-savoury, maple-like aroma foundational to rich gravies. Usually sold as dried leaves (labeled *Kasuri Methi*) or whole yellow seeds. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek|Fenugreek]] (Seeds, or Dried Leaves** that ya need! I can bring some~): Provides a distinct, sweet-savoury, maple-like aroma foundational to rich gravies. Usually sold as dried leaves (labeled *Kasuri Methi*) or whole yellow seeds. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_tree|Fresh Curry Leaves]]:** Entirely different from powder. Bright, citrusy, and distinctly herbal. Must be sizzled in oil or ghee at the very start of cooking. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_tree|Fresh Curry Leaves]]:** Entirely different from powder. Bright, citrusy, and distinctly herbal. Must be sizzled in oil or ghee at the very start of cooking. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaggery|Jaggery]] (Gur):** Raw, unrefined cane sugar blocks with a deep molasses flavour. Used for balancing sharp tamarind profiles. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaggery|Jaggery]] (Gur):** Raw, unrefined cane sugar blocks with a deep molasses flavour. Used for balancing sharp tamarind profiles. |
| //Primary Sources: H-Mart// | //Primary Sources: H-Mart// |
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| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiso|Perilla Leaves]] (Kkaennip, also found in Japanese cuisine as 'Shiso'):** Large, jagged green leaves from the mint family. They taste like a unique mix of anise, licorice, and basil. Excellent fresh as wrappers or pickled in soy and chili. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiso|Perilla Leaves]] (Kkaennip**, also found in Japanese cuisine as **Shiso**, Western it's **Beefsteak**): Large, jagged green leaves from the mint family. They taste like a unique mix of anise, licorice, and basil. Excellent fresh as wrappers or pickled in soy and chili. If you see grass-shaped plastic in sushi that keeps the wasabi separate in takeout, it's modeled after this leaf. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang|Gochujang]]:** Thick, savoury, and sweet-spicy fermented chili paste. 😋 | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang|Gochujang]]:** Thick, savoury, and sweet-spicy fermented chili paste. 😋 |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochugaru|Gochugaru]]:** Coarsely ground, vibrant red sun-dried chili flakes. Smoky, mildly sweet, and less intensely hot than standard Western pepper flakes. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochugaru|Gochugaru]]:** Coarsely ground, vibrant red sun-dried chili flakes. Smoky, mildly sweet, and less intensely hot than standard Western pepper flakes. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi|Kimchi]]:** Lacto-fermented spicy cabbage or radish. Sharp, sour, and intensely garlicky. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi|Kimchi]]:** Lacto-fermented spicy cabbage or radish. Sharp, sour, and intensely garlicky. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doenjang|Doenjang]]:** A thick, earthy, unapologetically salty fermented soybean paste with a much sharper funk than Japanese miso. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doenjang|Doenjang]]:** A thick, earthy, unapologetically salty fermented soybean paste with a much sharper funk than Japanese miso. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beondegi|Beondegi]]:** Canned, seasoned, and boiled silkworm pupae. A traditional street snack with a nutty, juicy bite. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beondegi|Beondegi]]:** Canned, seasoned, and boiled silkworm pupae. A traditional street snack with a nutty, juicy bite. 🐦⬛😋 |
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| ==== Japanese ==== | ==== Japanese ==== |
