What is Thursday Llarder?
Dijous Llarder, also known as Dijous Gras, marks the beginning of Carnival in Catalonia. It is a holiday dedicated to eating all the dishes and recipes that will be prohibited during Lent.
When is Thursday Llarder 2024 celebrated?
The dates of Carnival and Llarder Thursday are linked to Lent and the lunar calendar. This year, Dijous Llarder will be celebrated on February 8, marking the beginning of the Carnival festivities.
What do you eat during Llarder Thursday?
Llarder Thursday is a day dedicated to food, where traditional dishes are consumed that are usually prohibited during Lent. Highlights include the egg sausage, a sausage made from shoulder meat, bacon, head meat, eggs, salt and black pepper, which can be used to make a delicious omelette.
The delicious coca de lardons
Another typical dish of Dijous Llarder is coca de lardons. This gastronomic delight is prepared with eggs, sugar, flour, lardons and pine nuts. It is a tradition deeply rooted in Catalonia and becomes a star dish during other festivities such as Sant Joan and Sant Pere.
conclusion
Llarder Thursday is a festivity that marks the beginning of Carnival in Catalonia. It is a day dedicated to gastronomy, where you can taste traditional dishes such as egg sausage and coca de lardons. Take advantage of this day to enjoy the rich Catalan culinary tradition before the arrival of Lent.
