So what exactly are “salumi”? Think of them as Italian deli meats or Italian cold cuts. The word salume (the plural is salumi) literally means “salted meat”. Ruhlman, Michael; Polcyn, Brian (27 August 2012). Salumi: The Craft of Italian Dry Curing. W. W. Norton & Company. pp.157–158. ISBN 978-0-393-06859-7.

Nduja was a revelation when we first sampled the fiery Calabrian pork paste at a salumeria in Italy’s capital Rome in the spring of 2008. While ’nduja was well-known to Italian food-lovers, and beloved in its birthplace of Calabria in Southern Italy, where it’s regularly eaten on everything from bread to pizza, its popularity hadn’t yet spread across the globe. This Calabrese sauce is full of ingredients available in the southern region of Italy. The rich meat and tomato flavor is absolutely delicious! In the morning, put ‘nduja into a super-stuffed omelet or a brunch frittata. Add it to the batter for scones, biscuits or muffins to create a savory baked good with a rich, meaty flavor. You can also throw it into tomato or cream-based pasta sauces—the same way you might use regular sausage—to add a little extra spice and depth of flavor. Most popularly, ‘nduja has become an in-demand pizza topping, giving your homemade pizza a fiery zing.

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In the US and the UK, 'nduja's popularity boomed around 2015–2016, and it was featured in dishes at restaurants including New York City's Spotted Pig and London's Temple and Sons. [5] [6] [7] [8] See also [ edit ] Soppressata comes in different shapes and sizes, but the red color and spicy pepper are staples. Photo by Craig Hatfield. Sausage

Don’t feel self-conscious about saying “en-DOO-ya,” which is how you pronounce this strange word that begins with an apostrophe. Five years ago, no one else knew how to pronounce it, either. Linguistically, there is a link to the French andouille sausage, even though ‘nduja comes from Italy. How Do You Use ‘Nduja? This pasta with nduja recipe is probably the most well-known way to eat nduja. However, Calabrians also eat it as a dip or spread with bread, in frittata, on pizza or inside arancini! I love pizza with nduja! I've actually had it in the UK at a Pizza Express. They make a pizza Calabrese with it, as well as a calzone 'nduja! Dried fileja pasta from Calabria Chorizo: Chorizo is a Spanish sausage that is similar in texture and spiciness to nduja. While it doesn't have the same depth of flavor, it can be a good substitute in Nduja pasta. Remove bay leaves from sauce and serve. We love serving this dish with al dente pasta, fresh bread, and red wine! Kitchen EquipmentSo what is ’nduja? The spicy sausage paste is a traditional Calabrian pork product that originated in the village of Spilinga in the province of Vibo Valentia in Southern Italy’s region of Calabria. Calabrian food is fantastic and the region is a tantalising culinary destination that’s famous for everything from its fiery red peppers and sweet red onions from Tropea to its fantastic wild mushrooms. Nduja is a unique ingredient that can be difficult to substitute for. However, if you're unable to find nduja or prefer a milder flavor, there are a few alternatives you can use: