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Louisiana Boudin and Lost Rice

Nourish is a show about food – what it says about who we are, where we're from, and the ties that connect us. Twice each month, we’ll explore the people, culture, and SCIENCE behind what we eat - from farm to table. Think of this show as food for your mind, body, and soul.

Louisiana Boudin and Lost Rice

Season 1 Episode 8 | 8m 5s | CC

Rice is one of the most fundamental Southern ingredients, especially when it comes to the Cajun delicacy, boudin, a sausage made from rice, pork, herbs and spices. For this episode of Nourish, Chef Donald Link talks about broad cultural influences on Cajun cooking – especially in once lost and recently rediscovered heirloom varieties of rice.

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