Armenian Chaimen - Spicy Rub For Beef Jerky Or Appetizer Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, mashed with salt
• 3 tablespoons red pepper paste
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 5 -6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 -3 drops lemon juice
• 1 pinch black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place all the ingredients in bowl and mix well (the mixture is reached the consistency of paste). place in a jar. keep it in the refrigerator at least one day before serve.
• 2 serve with toasted pita bread or toasted bread wedges. garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
• 3 note- fenugreek or commonly called helba can be found in middle eastern or indian shops.