Lidia's Italy

Notto Risotto (Lombardy) (3x2)

Air date: Sep 12, 2009

Rice, rice and more rice! Lidia explores the realm of simple rice dishes in this episode. For years she has taught you how to make risotto; in this show, she exclaims, "Now I'm going to tell you how to "unmake it!" In addition, Lidia visits the noble and picturesque Principato de Lucedio rice farm and learns both the traditional and modern methods of harvesting rice. (Yes, she even uses a sickle!) Back in the kitchen, Lidia teaches us some of the simplest rice dishes that anyone can make, even if you have only 20 minutes to prepare dinner tonight. Learn how to make Rice with Butternut Squash, Rice with Fresh Sage, and Traditional Rice and Chicken.