espardenyes
/əs.pəɾˈðə.njəs/
CA
Catalan crunchy thin breadsticks made from wheat flour, water, salt, and olive oil, typically baked until crisp
Aquestes espardenyes casolanes són molt cruixents i boníssimes amb pa amb tomàquet.
These homemade espardenyes are very crunchy and delicious with bread with tomato.
Etymology
The word comes from the Catalan 'espardenya', originally referring to a type of esparto fiber sandal, likely named for the thin, elongated shape of the breadsticks resembling the sole of the sandal. The plural form is most commonly used for the food item.
Memory Aid
Think of 'espardenyes' as 'extra crunchy' – both start with 'e' and describe the signature texture of this Catalan snack.
Collocations
espardenyes casolanesespardenyes cruixentsespardenyes amb oliespardenyes salades
Synonyms
pals de pabarres de pa cruixent