tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post9160540950527963619..comments2024-02-16T13:35:34.356-05:00Comments on An Immovable Feast: House of BasturmaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-45085629894956123532011-01-10T14:37:00.662-05:002011-01-10T14:37:00.662-05:00I admit a fondness for basturma on pita, although ...I admit a fondness for basturma on pita, although this bread was wonderful.<br /><br />Indeed, the subject of Turkey is one that is quite delicate. One need only remember <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/12/20/turkey.kobe.bryant.deal/index.html" rel="nofollow"> "the outrage last month about Kobe endorsing Turkish Airlines</a> - without making a single comment about the Turkish/Armenian issues - to realize that it is a sensitive subject.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-68226426869676585522011-01-10T13:31:55.178-05:002011-01-10T13:31:55.178-05:00Good use of "diaspora".
I live in the s...Good use of "diaspora".<br /><br />I live in the same neighborhood as House of Basturma. I can think of at least 5 places where I can procure a sandwich like this but they are all different. If sliced too thickly they are almost impossible to eat; the dry-cured meat being too chewy. Some use rolls while some use pita, different "toppings", etc.<br />If you happen to come to an Armenian market or deli and order one these delights, be careful - do NOT mention the Turkish provenance unless you've read up on the Armenian holocaust - it's a very delicate subject!Nosh Gnostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903701073242931822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-62739943102345046732011-01-10T01:29:38.322-05:002011-01-10T01:29:38.322-05:00Hmmm... interesting... I thought I knew Armenian f...Hmmm... interesting... I thought I knew Armenian food pretty well, but have never heard of Basturma. Looks very interesting though! Can't wait to try it.Irina Netchaevhttp://www.PasadenaViews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-1996644171333493922011-01-09T14:55:49.708-05:002011-01-09T14:55:49.708-05:00I'm sure there are, but not in the West End of...I'm sure there are, but not in the West End of Glasgow. Though actually, having said that, there's a Turkish restaurant down the road - slightly out of my reach price-wise, though. And it would be all poncy, not authentic stuff. I'll just admire your basturma from a distance...Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397006494965497837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-25181343818546140972011-01-08T17:40:54.566-05:002011-01-08T17:40:54.566-05:00Emily: It is really good - are there Turkish/Armen...<b>Emily:</b> It is really good - are there Turkish/Armenian/Lebanese cuisines in your part of the globe?<br /><br /><b>Gastronomer:</b> Funny, I look at your blog all the time and think 'I really should be eating more Asian foods outside my norm.'JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-6684409558891942402011-01-08T17:36:49.239-05:002011-01-08T17:36:49.239-05:00Ooooh! This looks very tasty. I really should be e...Ooooh! This looks very tasty. I really should be eating more Armenian treats being a Pasadena resident and all. Thanks for the find.Gastronomerhttp://gastronomyblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-49431024040712086502011-01-08T17:14:55.015-05:002011-01-08T17:14:55.015-05:00That looks amazing! I've never even heard of i...That looks amazing! I've never even heard of it before. I love learning about new foods - thanks :DEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397006494965497837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-44525975379716849432011-01-08T02:45:51.498-05:002011-01-08T02:45:51.498-05:00Thanks Anna. I love when this blog contains actual...Thanks Anna. I love when this blog contains actual useful information. Basturma (or Pastirma) is orginally considered Turkish. It's fascinating how many foods have been introduced to the world in the different diasporas.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-30320115086399802832011-01-08T00:08:42.959-05:002011-01-08T00:08:42.959-05:00basturma is originally from the area where my gran...basturma is originally from the area where my grandfather is from in Turkey, Cappadoccia (there was once over 1 million Greeks living there before the exchange of the 1920s). My dad goes CRAZY for basturma - he gets his from C+K papacristos and usually puts it in scrambled eggs.... a little goes a long way as you well know. Great post Justin!Banana Wonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145842146748797619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-28718416884159614712011-01-07T23:52:39.583-05:002011-01-07T23:52:39.583-05:00Gotta try this Batsurma. I 4got but someone else b...Gotta try this Batsurma. I 4got but someone else blogged about this place recently. <br /><br />You don't like tomatoes?? Sounds something a girl would say! Love garlic but the overall flavors, including the garlic, need to compliment each other.Cafe Pasadenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366911652838118347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-29297257123672243172011-01-07T16:53:23.768-05:002011-01-07T16:53:23.768-05:00Mmmmm... I have never heard or seen of Basturma bu...Mmmmm... I have never heard or seen of Basturma but I think I shall have to try it now.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359751823412936738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-84086285324787226432011-01-07T12:32:19.679-05:002011-01-07T12:32:19.679-05:00He had lettuce, mayo, and I believe pickles.
I t...He had lettuce, mayo, and I believe pickles. <br /><br />I think the norm is just pickles and tomatoes, and sometimes you will get a few things on the side, like olives, pickled turnips, and hot peppers. <br /><br />I would not go so far as to call it dry, but it definitely could have used a little something else, so getting it with tomatoes is a good idea. I don't really like them, however.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-21162698546032617902011-01-07T11:50:10.124-05:002011-01-07T11:50:10.124-05:00Never had. Looks good though. Did your ex-boss ha...Never had. Looks good though. Did your ex-boss have anything else in his sandwich? What other toppings are the norm? I think I would have to try it with the tomato as this looks a little dry.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17730607575088726808noreply@blogger.com