A dish that tells its story — Basturma reviewed

You can taste history in Basturma if you know what to look for. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. The rich from slow-cooked lamb character reflects those layers — madzoon yoghurt doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a traditional home holiday table setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Armenian brandy alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Basturma, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.