#pastirma

[dickggansey]

middle eastern food is SO good man... truly my favorite type of cuisine fr.... somehow it tastes like home even though i have no roots in that part of the word... but the taste is so delicious to me it makes me feel safe and cozy... idk idk....

[ilovechocomint]

my breakfast today: 74kcal

cucumber - 44g ~ 5kcal

bell pepper- 17g ~ 7kcal

dried meat (in Turkish it’s called pastirma, you can look it up) - 8g ~ 14kcal

scrambled egg (no oil) - 42g ~ 41kcal

[arabriddler]

oh may i politely ask just of pure interest if you have such dishes in arab culture too? i ask bc i know that sometimes there are common features in arab/turkish/caucasian culture and it's very interestning to find similarities

THE DOLMA

ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FOODS EVER ( except we call it warq enab = grape leaves )

I haven’t eaten Pastirma myself but heard the word alot in Egyptian movies/theatre. Also the Matnakash yess I love that too but it’s called Manaeesh ( close enough ? )

the matzpon and chruchkhela are unfamiliar to me though

[kashisun]

Why eat regular ham when salami, pancetta, prosciutto and pastirma are right there?!!!!!

[r3mlato]

itt az osz es en mar nagyon regota akartam sopressatat csinalni. ugyan nem tudom ki fog ennyit megenni, foleg hogy pastirma is keszul, de ezzel a problemaval raerunk majd akkor foglalkozni ha kesz lesz es eheto is.

[briarcrawford]

Food for Adventures Part 4: Dried Foods

Jerky is meat that has been cut into strips, (sometimes) salted, and dried to prevent spoilage. If done right, it can be stored for months without going bad; making it the perfect food for both travel and winter storage.

The word “jerky” derives from the Quechua word ch’arki which means “dried, salted meat” Wikipedia

All around our world, cultures have different names for this; sukuti, pastirma, pemmican, and borts, are but a small portion of examples.

The Fish Drying Barn at Scheveningen

Some people dry the meats in the sun, some smoke them slowly over the fire, and others air-dry the strips. When finished, you have a light-weight and preserved meat that is ready for travel.

Some fruits can also be dried, which pemmican is a good example of. That travel food is made from dried meat, tallow, and berries.

Dried herbs are also a light-weight option to carry for cooks to make meals taste a little better while out on the trail.

Drying fruits using clay baskets and a smoke pit

Drying flowers using the sun

[darrens-maw]

Things I learned today - 231027 to 240110

240110

Individuals of the Argentine ant species can recognize each other from different parts of the world

231127

Lichens are sometimes-obligate symbiotic organisms made of bacterial and algal species; can survive in space

231126

Mycorrhizae use electrical currents to communicate across networks nearly instantaneously

There is research on learning how to read and interpret electrical fungal signals across an ecosystem to inform conservation efforts

231119

92% of plant families have mycorrhizae

Truffles are the fruiting body of certain fungal species and only form underground during specific seasons

231105

"Forest bathing" or shinrin-yoku is the phenomena by which spending as little as 30 minutes in nature has a significant positive effect on mental health (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health)

People strongly recommend FreeTaxUSA over TurboTax. Apparently, FreeTaxUSA is free and easy to use; TurboTax lobbies to fuck with taxpayers.

231104

1882: The Chinese Exclusion Act passes

1885: U.S. ethnic cleansing against Chinese-Americans; national population falls by a third (from 133,000 to 90,000)

231103

The CODIS loci are 20 tandem repeat regions in the human genome which are used by the FBI for DNA identification. The CODIS database is a database of individual CODIS loci profiles maintained by the FBI. The CODIS loci need to be updated, as most of them are correlated with phenotype. Use of the CODIS database needs to be preemptively regulated to protect privacy and equity. (Emily Greenwald)

231102

Leland Stanford and the Associates funded the transcontinental railroad by through speculation: (1) they bought cheap land before the railroad was built, then sold them when their value increased after being connected to the railroad, (2) they sold railroad bonds to East Coast capitalists, (3) they profited by manipulating the joint-stock subsidiaries they built around railroad construction, namely supply and land development companies. (Malcolm Harris)

Joint-stock companies allow capitalist "principals" to sell up to half their stock and double their effective capital (or more by starting subsidiary firms. This can be mutually beneficial for the principals and investors—this was the case for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad—but destructive to the indigenous people whose land is stolen for the work and to the laborers who are exploited to ensure return on investment. Also, principals can move value between subsidiary firms at will, controlling who profits and when. (Malcolm Harris)

The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment defines companies as people with civil rights

231101

Evolutionary mechanisms (mutation rate, recombination rate, etc.) can be mapped as a function of the strength of drift/selection across the tree of life (Mike Lynch)

"L'esprit d'escalier" is the "spirit of the stairway"—the phenomena wherein the perfect thing to have said earlier comes much later, typically while walking down a stairway

231029

Jam jars used to be sealed with wax, poured on top of the jam—this is no longer recommended, as the wax can contract when the surrounding temperature cools, leaving the jam exposed to contaminants

There are four genocides currently taking place in: Palestine by Israel (https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/10/27/how-does-international-humanitarian-law-apply-israel-and-gaza), Congo by M23 rebel group and Rwanda (https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/13/dr-congo-killings-rapes-rwanda-backed-m23-rebels), Tigray by Amhara forces within Ethiopia (https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/01/ethiopia-ethnic-cleansing-persists-under-tigray-truce), and Sudan by the Sudanese military and paramilitary, which together staged the 2019 coup against dictator Omar al-Bashir before engaging in their own conflict over which will rule Sudan (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65284948)

Pastirma, a Turkish cured meat which tastes savory rather than salty, is flavored with a spice mixture called çemen

231028

Eating disorders have a historical basis in gender (rejection of men via co-option of divinity, "choice" of physical struggle over interpersonal abuse, link to impaired menstruation), race (18th and 19th century U.S. enslavers were sexually violent toward enslaved Black women, so white beauty standard moved toward thinness as "safe" body type), and class (though this affects people of all classes; see: Princess Diana); often linked to struggles w/ control (Moe Black)

231027

Student unions are more complicated because their direct employer (the lab PI, whose grants fund student salary and benefits) and their institution (the university) are distinct; money should be demanded from university, as lab PI is also often exploited by university (Judith Frydman)

[bookskittychad]

pastirma <33333333 with eggs <333333333

[harepare]

la enistw bi gitte pastirma yicem

[umrumunumrundaydi]

Kayseri 😊 ama para konusunda kendimi açıklamıştım bak Kayserili hiç özelliğim yok

Canım pastirma çekti shdksbdksn. Yollasana iki kilo pastırma AHDKSHDKSBD

Şey ben İstanbul'da bir dönem çalışırken brni Kayserili sanıyorlardı kasaya bakıyordum iyi pazarlarim ürünleri aklıma geldi şimdi ne alakaysa

[2023eportfolio]

Iran and Georgia

INTRODUCTION

This week, I will be learning…

Method: frying, grilling, roasting, salad dressing

Menu: Steamed Rice pg. 630 Persian Flatbread pg 636 Tahchin Morgh (Rice Stuffed with Chicken) Mirza Ghasemi (Eggplant Dip) Fesenjoon (pomegranate & walnut chicken stew) pg 627 kabab Koobideh (ground beef)

Sustainability Topic: water

Prior Knowledge

We have made some kebabs before. I am not sure what Iranian or Georgian food I have had before. The rice technique seems appealing. I think the shape always adds a great look to rice.

Learning Objectives

This week, we will Introduce the rich and varied histories of Iran and Georgia, their diverse geographies, cultural influences, and climates. Introduce the culinary culture, regions, and dining etiquette in Iran and Georgia. Discuss the importance of religion and the Silk Road on both cuisines. Discuss the importance of the supra and tamada on dining etiquette in Georgia. Identify the foods, flavor foundations, seasoning devices, and favored cooking techniques. Teach the techniques and the marvelous, creative dishes of ancient Persia, Iran, and the Republic of Georgia.

RESEARCH

Method of Cooking

Fat: Olive oil, butter, clarified butter, vegetable oil, sheep tail fat, dehen (seasoned sheep tail fat)

Sweet: Sugar, honey, pomegranate molasses, grape molasses, carob molasses

Sour/alcohol: Lemon, orange, bitter orange, red or white wine vinegar, pomegranate syrup, sumac powder, yogurt, kishk (fermented and powdered yogurt and bulgur)

Salty: Salt, olives Spicy-Hot: Red chili pepper flakes, white and black pepper

Spice: Aniseed, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom, bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves, mastic, mahlab (ground cherry kernels), za’atar (spice blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac), mastic, seven-spice blend

Aromatic Seasoning Vegetables: Onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green onions Herbs, Seasonings, and condiments: Italian parsley, mint, cilantro, oregano, orange blossom and rose flower waters, rose petal jam

Other important Foods: Sesame seed, tahini (sesame paste), nuts (pine nuts, pistachios, almonds, walnuts), burghul (bulgar wheat), short-grain rice, freekeh (roasted green wheat), fillo pastry, chickpeas, lentils, fruit (apricots, cherries, quince, dates, figs), olives, grape leaves, cabbage, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, artichokes, okra, green beans, fish, meat (lamb, chicken, goat), pastirma or basturma (spice-rubbed, dry-cured beef)

Popular Dishes: Khobz arabi (flatbread) and khobz marquq (paper-thin flatbread), baklava, hummus (chickpea and tahini dip), baba ghanouji (eggplant dip), kibbeh (dish with lamb and bulgar), fattoush (salad with dried or toasted flatbread), labneh (strained yogurt), m’jaddarah (lentils, rice, and crisp-fried onion), tabbouleh (bulgar wheat salad), falafel (deep-fried chickpea balls), mezze (any dish served in small portions as appetizer), shawarma (shaved grilled meat)

Drinks: Ayran (yogurt drink), tea, Arabic and Turkish coffee, arak (anise-flavored liqueur), lemonade, beer, wine, jallab (drink made with ice, grape molasses, and nuts)

https://www.hungrypaprikas.com/ayran/

Origin and History

“Iran has long been an intersection of East and West, absorbing dark invasions, trade, disaster, conquests, migrations, and settlements. Over centuries, Persian, Byzantine, Frankish, Slavic (Balkan), Roman, Venetian, and Turkish foods and techniques, like paprika, lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers, and potatoes, influenced the continually evolving Iranian cuisine. “ (1)

Map of Cuisines

What influences the various areas being studied? For example, does the area have maritime influences, mountains, dry, Mediterranean climate, what is the weather like? 

Prepare the following questions for class discussion:

Iran/Persia

What is the reason for the early sophistication of Persian Cuisine?

What other cultural influences shaped Persian-Iranian cuisine? 

What was the Silk-Road? 

Name two important Persian dishes?

Republic of Georgia

What cultures left their influences on Georgian cuisine? 

Discuss the foods and herbs important to Georgian cuisine.

What is the premier soup of Georgia? What are its main ingredients?

In your research, bring one-two interesting findings from the area to share in class. 

Dish Method Variations

Falafel: Bake or Broil: Brush the balls or pat- ties with olive oil and bake in preheated 400 degree F oven 20 minutes, then broil to brown them.

Sources

1) Discovering Global Cuisines

2)https://www.whiskaffair.com/sumac-onions-recipe/

RECIPES

[henryshowtos]

Basturma! 🤤🤤🤤 now you can easily make your own at home!! My basturma blend mix contains all the spices, all you need to do is add water and mix into a paste and coat your cured beef with!! Watch the video for further instructions: https://youtu.be/Nr6C11Z4vNA #henryshowtos #youtube #youtuber #youtubecreator #chef #videorecipe #foodporn #foodgasm #foodphoto #foodphotography #anaistasteofpersia #foodstagram #foodie #foodielover #foodblog #foodblogger #reel #kebab #instafood #foodgram #basturma #pastirma #armenian #turkish #curedmeat #saltedmeat (at Anais Restaurant - Taste Of Persia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPKupQJQvR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kashisun]

Shout out to my Armenian friend who got me to try pastirma. I can’t live without it now 😩

[nobertsales]

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day Pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before modern refrigeration.   Pastrami was first served in New York City in the late 1800s by Lithuanian Immigrant Sussman Volk, who was given the recipe by his Romanian friend in repayment of a favor.  As the story goes, pastrami became so popular that Volk opened a deli at 88 Delancey Street where he served the meat on rye bread.   The name pastrami comes from Romanian pastramă, a conjugation of the Romanian verb a păstra meaning "to preserve food, to keep something for a long duration" whose etymology may be linked to the Turkish pastırma, possibly from Turkish: bastırma.. It is sometimes claimed that the name pastirma comes from Greek παστρον "dried meat.” #NationalHotPastramiSandwichDay #HotPastramiSandwich #Food #FoodSolutions #FoodService #FoodServiceSolutions #FoodSales #WeKnowFood #FoodConsultant #FoodDude #FoodOfTheDay #NobertSales @NobertSales (at Germantown, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZrBcggvn5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[r3mlato]

csinaltam pastirmat mert miert ne, es ha mar volt pastirmam csinaltam pidet is.

a pastirma egy szaritott (erlelt marha vagy birka nehol akar lohus) amit az erleles egy pontjan egy fuszerpasztaval boritanak amitol olyan szaga es ize lesz mint egy arab piacnak de leginkabb meggatolja a tovabbi szaradast. 

a pide meg a torok pizza szosz nelkul.

[darrens-maw]

Things I appreciated today - 231028 to 231223

231223

Barry Keoghan's death at the end of Banshees of Inishein as the end of the road for those remaining on the island + caution against being trapped by the isolating and increasingly self-involved lifestyle

231221

Hozier's anthropomorphization of mythological figures lends them new depth, allows him to access deep understandings via intertextuality

231213

The movie Eileen portrays the desolation of being raised without a support system and the power of having a single person believe in you, even if it is Anne Hathaway preparing to frame you for homicide

231210

Saltburn: (1) pre-twist: the angst of financial disparity, queer longing, (2) post-twist: the critique of both bourgeoisie emptiness and middle-class aspirators, (3) personal insecurities about how I describe my background, (4) actors are exceptional, (5) movie is beautiful

231203

Wind River shows us how private land-owning companies are used to further white supremacy, and how the consequences are felt throughout communities

231202

The Banshees of Inisherin's comedic beats are exceptional in their brutality

Pushkin's depiction of a moment of grace in "The Angel"

Man'yoshu's combination of natural and manmade imagery to depict longing (e.g. to be the dew on your lover's coat as they leave in the morning)

231126

Saltburn's twist ending captured my personal fears of some of the worst things people could say about me

231125:

Ling Ma's magical realist space and in-text academic criticism in "Office Hours"

The suspicion and ambiguity in Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

231124:

The keys in "Sloop John B" by Dick Dale sound so cool

231105:

Proverbs: "The healthy wear a crown only the sick can see," and "The grass is always greener where you water it."

231104

Martin Scorsese makes movies that are direct without being dry; the tension feels very grounded

231101

Chuck Palahniuk knows how to make an interesting premise; has a narrative style that feels intimate like John Cusack in High Fidelity

231029

Wong Kar-Wai understands how absurd and delusional romantic coping can become

Katherine Dunn can make someone's strange behavior completely rational

The Turkish cured meat pastirma tastes savory and spiced instead of salty—and more enjoyable to my palette

231028

Wong Kar-wai understands the mind of a pathetic man; the comedy and farce underlying masculine angst