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Pastourmas

air-dried beef coated in fenugreek paste, sliced very thin

Greece Charcuterie & cured

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Brought to Greece by refugees from Asia Minor after 1922; the fenugreek çemen crust comes from the Ottoman pastırma tradition.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pastourmas?

Pastourmas is a charcuterie & cured from Greece: air-dried beef coated in fenugreek paste, sliced very thin. Brought to Greece by refugees from Asia Minor after 1922; the fenugreek çemen crust comes from the Ottoman pastırma tradition.

Made with

beefspices

Cooked

cureddried

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