pastirma

• bastirma
• basturma (from Armenian)

From Ottoman Turkish باصدرمه (pastırma) (modern Turkish pastırma). Doublet of pastrama.

pastirma (uncountable)

1. A highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef in Ottoman cuisine.
   • 2007 June 27, Florence Fabricant, “Food Stuff”, in New York Times‎:

     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).

• pastrami
• pastrama

• pastrami