farfel

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Farfel is a type of noodle that is shaped into small pellets or granules. The word "farfel" originates from Yiddish and has roots in Middle High German, meaning "noodles" or "noodle soup". This food item has been in use since at least 1892. A variation of the word is "ferfel," which refers to the same type of noodle.12

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Farfels are ground, granulated, or shredded. The wide variety of special shapes includes farfalloni (“large butterflies”), lancette (“little spears”), fusilli (“spindles”), and riccioline (“little curls”).
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Farfels are ground, granulated, or shredded. The wide variety of special shapes includes farfalloni (“large butterflies”), lancette (“little spears”), fusilli (“spindles”), and riccioline (“little curls”).
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