Basturma

The great preserved meat of the Middle East. Armenian, Turkish and Lebanese communities all claim the finest version.

Armenian cured spiced beef — beef fillet coated in a thick paste of fenugreek, garlic and paprika, air-dried for weeks until firm. Sliced paper thin and eaten with eggs or in sandwiches.

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Method

The drying environment must be cool and well-ventilated — humidity causes spoilage.