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pastırma

🇹🇷 A dish from Turkey

pastırma, a dish from Turkey
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Pastirma is a heavily seasoned, air-dried cured meat, typically water buffalo or beef, that is found in multiple Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines under a variety of names.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbeef, salt, garlic, fenugreek paste, paprika, spices
🔥Cooking methodsalt-cured and air-dried, coated in spice paste
👅Flavour & styleintensely savory, spiced, salty
🕒When it’s eatensliced thin as appetizer or breakfast

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Frequently asked questions

Where does pastırma come from?
pastırma is a dish that originated in Turkey.
What is pastırma?
Pastirma is a heavily seasoned, air-dried cured meat, typically water buffalo or beef, that is found in multiple Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines under a variety of names.