Real chicken basturma at home: where to dry the meat

Basturma is a wonderful appetizer that will add sophistication to your holiday table. You can make a variety of appetizers with the meat, and add it to salads. Basturma in the store is quite expensive. Therefore, the best option is to make it at home.

The idea of making homemade chicken basturma was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Kateryna with the nickname katia_cooking_. You can't dry the meat in the oven, because it will turn out very dry. You need to use another technology.

Ingredients:

• chicken fillet – 2 pcs.
• salt – 350 g
• smoked paprika – 3 tbsp
• pepper mixture – 3 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Cover the chicken fillet well with salt and cover.

2. Put in the refrigerator for a day.

3. Remove, and rinse under cold water.

4. Dry well with paper towels.

5. Sprinkle with spices.

6. Hang on a string.

7. Leave in a warm place for 5 days.

8. Remove and chop.