Armenian Basturma is a traditional Armenian recipe for a classic dish of cubed beef marinated with onions and basil in red wine vinegar that are threaded on skewers and grilled or barbecued before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Armenian version of: Armenian Basturma.
(click this button to prevent the screen from sleeping so Cook Mode is 'ON')
Ingredients:
1kg beef cut into 3cm cubes
35g onions, grated
2 tbsp fresh basil, shredded
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
60ml red wine vinegar
Method:
Whisk together the onion, basil, black pepper and vinegar in a bowl. Add he beef and toss to combine then cover and set aside to marinate at room temperature for between 5 and 6 hours. Every 40 minutes or so toss the mixture to ensure that the meat remains coated.
Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 1 hour and when the meat has marinated remove from the marinade and thread onto the skewers. Either cook on a barbecue or under a pre-heated grill (broiler), turning frequently [about 10 minute for rare and 15 minutes for well done].
When ready, slide the meat onto a serving plate, garnish with shredded spring onions, coriander leaves and lemon wedges and serve with rice.
