A Day in the Life of a Farmer: Clearing Grass, Planting Vegetables, and Making a Rice Mortar

TLDRFollow a farmer as he clears grass, plants vegetables, and makes a rice mortar. Learn about the benefits of planting in winter and the process of pounding rice. Enjoy a simple meal cooked with freshly harvested vegetables.

Key insights

🌱Winter is a great time to grow vegetables, as there are fewer pests and the weather is more suitable.

🔨The farmer makes a rice mortar using a chainsaw and chisel, which helps retain the rice's elasticity and fragrance.

💪Pounding rice is a labor-intensive process, but it results in high-quality rice grains.

🌽Freshly harvested vegetables, such as bitter melon and pumpkin, are used to cook a delicious meal.

🍚The freshly pounded rice is cooked and enjoyed for a satisfying meal.

Q&A

Why is winter a good time to grow vegetables?

Winter has fewer pests and more suitable weather for growing vegetables.

What is the purpose of making a rice mortar?

A rice mortar helps retain the elasticity and fragrance of pounded rice.

Why is pounding rice beneficial?

Pounding rice results in high-quality rice grains.

What vegetables are used in the meal?

Bitter melon and pumpkin are used in the meal.

How is the freshly pounded rice cooked?

The freshly pounded rice is cooked to perfection.

Timestamped Summary

00:22The farmer starts the day by preparing tools and clearing grass in the garden.

03:05Winter is a suitable time to grow vegetables, as there are fewer pests and better weather conditions.

08:30The farmer uses a chainsaw and chisel to make a rice mortar, which helps retain the rice's elasticity and fragrance.

19:40The farmer pounds the upland rice little by little using a pestle.

33:30Freshly harvested vegetables, including bitter melon and pumpkin, are cooked into a delicious meal.

35:25After a day of work, the farmer enjoys a meal of sticky and fragrant freshly pounded rice.