FOOD OF THE MONTH JAN‘2025

In every culture, there is always one iconic breakfast dish that can easily outshine all the others, without a doubt.For many Armenians, it is the basturma omelette, a family tradition and a favorite.
Basturma is air-dried beef seasoned with cumin, garlic, paprika, and fenugreek paste. In Armenian culture, basturma is thinly sliced ​​and served as a cold appetizer, or grated with eggs for breakfast.
The recipe for a traditional basturma omelette is very simple.

INGREDIENTS

Per portion

• 1 piece egg
• 6-7 pieces basturma
• 40-60 grams butter
• a pinch salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• Slice the basturma thinly
• Place in a frying pan, add oil, fry lightly,
• Pour over the beaten egg, salt, pepper, and bake for 3-5 minutes.

The delicious flavor that basturma adds to eggs is hard to resist or forget. It is so light that it melts in your mouth.

Article by July S. 

References:

www.heghineh.com
www.phoenixtour.org/blog/basturma-omelette-a-great-armenian-breakfast/