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RICE PRODUCTION
RICE PRODUCTION
Rice is one of the most important staple food on the planet as it is often served at every meal in South American, Asian, and some African countries. As can be seen in the photos above, rice can take on a variety of flavors according to the culture of a country.
Planting of Rice
Planting of Rice
Rice grows in tropical areas with plenty of heat and moisture. As seen here, rice is a grass-like plant that is grown in flooded paddy fields. Rice is planted as seedlings in a freshly flooded paddy field.
In hilly countries, rice is grown on man-made terraces used to keep the water in the paddy field.
Flooding of Rice
Flooding of Rice
The rice fields are generally flooded by the use of a lock and dam system which controls water flow into and from the fields. The field will remain flooded from planting until harvest.
Harvesting and Processing
Harvesting and Processing
Rice can be harvest by hand or by machine depending on the accessibility of the land and the cultural norms. The paddy fields are drained, leaving an extremely muddy field for harvesting. After harvest, the rice is taken to a processing facility for cleaning and bagging. Check out the video for an in-depth look of how rice gets to your table.
Traditionally Grown Rice
Traditionally Grown Rice
Check out how rice has been grown for thousands of years in Asia:
SOUTH KOREA
SOUTH KOREA
Rice is grown and eaten all over the world. It is a staple in the diet of many Asian countries, including South Korea. Although South Koreans have a varied diet, rice is generally present at each meal in a small bowl. Most meals in Korea are 'community style' which means the dishes are shared among everyone eating at the table; however, each individual gets their own bowl of rice.
Did you know?
Did you know?
The quality of food is very important to South Koreans. At restaurants food will be brought out raw and the consumers will cook it at the table
Chopsticks and one large spoon are the main eating utensils at each meal.
Rice gummies: Strawberry flavored
Each person gets a rice bowl
All the raw ingredients are brought out
Food is cooked in the middle of the table
On a Cultural Note...
On a Cultural Note...
You may be asking: What does rice have to do with the South Korean culture?
Rice and the style of Korean food in general is a reflection of their culture. Unlike young nations, such as the United States of America, Korea has had developed societies living in it for thousands of years. Before the creation of refrigerators and other storage means for foods, Koreans often dried, fermented, or boiled their food so that it would last longer. These types of foods have now formed the base of their eating habits.
A Culture Thousands of Years Old
A Culture Thousands of Years Old
The South Korean culture is rich with stories, customs, dances, and history. Check out one of the cultural sites/ dances below. The dances tell stories of the past.
DSCN0190.MOVDSCN0167.MOVCHOPSTICK CHALLENGE
CHOPSTICK CHALLENGE
Materials:
Chopsticks
Small Plates
Small food items such as Skittles or M&Ms
Procedure
Separate students into small groups
Distribute materials
Demonstrate or show a video of how to use chopsticks
Students will then be challenged to move or sort objects. No scooping, scooting, or stabbing items!
First team to successfully finish wins!
Discussion Questions
1. How did it feel to have to use a utensil of which you may have been unfamiliar?
2. What did you do to overcome struggles that you may have encountered?
3. Why is it important to be aware of diverse customs and traditions?
Curriculum Credits
The discussion questions are from David Bittner, D. & Schaeffer, T. (2014). Chopstick challenge!. Retrieved from https://communities.naae.org/docs/DOC-15040
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