00:00Look! The villagers are harvesting the banana corm, found just beneath the stem.
00:05Since banana stalks only bear fruit once, this root is collected too, making full use of the plant.
00:14Once thoroughly washed, the outer roots are cut away, revealing the dense, white, starchy interior.
00:22It's chopped into smaller, sappy pieces, preparing it for the basalt slab.
00:28Worked vigorously, the corm breaks down into a thick paste, then squeezed and left to settle overnight,
00:36leaving behind a smooth, white, latex-like starch.
00:42Simmered in a wok until firm, then peeled into thin strips using a shaving tool,
00:49often topped with peanuts, chili, and herbs.
00:52Mixed thoroughly, it turns into a light, cooling, and refreshing summer snack.
