Homemade Armenian basterma: what meat is best to choose

Under such weather conditions, the jerky dries evenly as there is a sufficient amount of both sun and moisture. And if you don't know what kind of meat to choose, you can opt for chicken. It is not at all capricious, moderately fatty and cooked very quickly. Basterma is unbelievably delicious.

The idea of cooking chicken basterma is published on the notatki_pp Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• chicken fillet - 1 pc.
• salt - 5 tsp.
• coriander - 2 tsp.
• peppercorns
• black pepper
• sweet paprika
• cloves
• dried garlic

Method of preparation:

1. Sprinkle the fillet well with salt on all sides.

2. Place in the refrigerator for 1 day.

3. Turn over constantly during this time.

4. Soak in cold water for 3 hours (change the water multiple times).

5. Dry the meat. Rub with spices.

6. Wrap in cheesecloth.

7. Hang in the shade.

8. Leave in this state for 7 days.