pastirma
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editFrom Ottoman Turkish باصدرمه (pastırma) (modern Turkish pastırma). Doublet of pastrama.
Noun
editpastirma (uncountable)
- A highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef in Ottoman cuisine.
- 2007 June 27, Florence Fabricant, “Food Stuff”, in New York Times[1]:
- Filet mignon wrapped in air-cured beef pastirma (7 ounces, which is two medallions, for $15) is another option, as are marinated vegetables, also ready for a rich burnish ($5 for 8 ounces).
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edithighly seasoned, air-dried cured beef
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