nduja
/ˌɛnˈduː.jə/ IELTSAcademic
noun
'nduja is a soft, spicy Italian sausage spread made from pork and chilli peppers. It is usually eaten on bread, pizza, or pasta.
- I spread 'nduja on warm toast.
- This pizza has 'nduja and mozzarella.
- She added a spoon of 'nduja to the sauce.
Adinary Nuance
Use 'nduja when you mean the specific Italian chilli sausage spread, not any spicy sausage. It is more exact than saying chorizo or salami, which are different products. In menus and food writing, 'nduja sounds specific and modern.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- xúc xích phết cay
- Spanish
- embutido picante untable
- Chinese
- 辣味香肠酱
- Japanese
- 辛いソーセージペースト
- Korean
- 매운 소시지 스프레드
Etymology
'Nduja comes from Calabria in southern Italy. The name is linked to the French word andouille, a kind of sausage, through local dialect forms.
Common phrases
'nduja pizza'nduja pastaspread 'nduja'nduja on toast
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is 'nduja the same as chorizo?
- No. Both are spicy, but 'nduja is soft and spreadable. Chorizo is usually firmer.
- How do you pronounce 'nduja?
- It is usually pronounced like /ˌɛnˈduː.jə/. The first sound is often like "en".
- Is 'nduja used in everyday English?
- It is not very common in daily speech. You will see it mostly on menus and in food writing.