Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charqui
Noun
/ˈtʃɑːr.ki/
Definition
Dried, salted meat, typically prepared from beef or game.
Examples
- After hiking for days, they relied on charqui for its high protein content.
- Charqui has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples as a staple food source during long winters.
Meaning
Charqui is a traditional method of preserving meat that involves drying and salting it, making it last longer and convenient for storage.
Synonyms
- Jerky
- Dried meat
