Chaimen- an Armenian Spice Rub! (Use for Basterma)
Well, without Chaimen, there would be no Basterma! I LOVE Basterma...It is so delicious. A real delicacy. Sliced very, very thin and eaten with The wonderful Armenian bread-Lavash. Can you tell I like Armenian food?? I can't help it-It's in my blood. Thanks to my Aunt Sophie!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons paprika
- 1⁄2tablespoon salt
- 1⁄2tablespoon black pepper
- 1⁄2tablespoon kimion (cumin, In Middle East Shops)
- 1⁄4tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4tablespoon allspice
- 3crushed garlic cloves
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine all ingredients.
- Add a enough water, a little at a time, to make.
- the mixture as thick as waffle dough.
- Blend well to avoid lumps.
- This mixture may be kept in fridge for several weeks.
- Eat by dipping bread morsels into the dish of Chaimen.
- Use Chaimen to make Basterma, The dried Armenian Jerky!
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