Definitions
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- noun A highly
seasoned , air-driedcured beef inOttoman cuisine .
Etymologies
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From Turkish pastırma.
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Examples
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The section on "spice rubs" omits the coating of cumin, fenugreek, cayenne and garlic that is used on pastirma, that delectable Ottoman take on dried beef.
The Spice Bible 2008
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