Armenian Basterma (Dried Cured Beef) Recipe

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Armenian Basterma (Dried Cured Beef)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
339
Calories
Total time
47520
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 slice beef (about 2 lbs.)
  • 3 tbsp chaimen
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp kimion (cumin)
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 cup water

Directions:

  1. Select very tender cut of beef from rib part, about one and a half inch thick, any length you desire (approx. 8 ).
  2. Insert heavy string through one end and make a loop.
  3. Rub meat with salt and let stand in refrigerator for 3 days placing a heavy item on top and turn once a day.
  4. Wash meat well with cold water and leave in clear water for one hour.
  5. Then drain and press between towels to remove moisture.
  6. Continue until meat is quite dry.
  7. Hang in cool airy place to dry about two weeks.
  8. Combine all above ingredients to make the Chairnen.
  9. Add water a little at a time to make thick paste.
  10. Soak meat in it for 2 weeks.
  11. Hang in airy place for 2 more weeks.
  12. May be used immediately, refrigerated, or frozen.
  13. NOTE: A cheese cloth casing may be used to slip meat into before hanging.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.6 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.41g 14%
Cholesterol 104.31mg 35%
Sodium 325.16mg 14%
Potassium 608.24mg 13%
Total Carbs 2.3g 1%
Sugars 0.26g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 4%
Protein 32.24g 64%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 43.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.34 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.57g 14%
Cholesterol 50.63mg 35%
Sodium 157.82mg 14%
Potassium 295.22mg 13%
Total Carbs 1.12g 1%
Sugars 0.13g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 4%
Protein 15.65g 64%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 20%
Calcium 21mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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