🇸🇮 Slovenian Cuisine

Kraški Pršut z Olivami

Karst Dried Beef with Olives

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 222 kcal

Paper-thin slices of air-dried Karst beef, aged in the Bora wind, served with marinated olives, sheep cheese, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange thin slices of dried beef on a large platter, fanning them out in a single layer.
  2. 2 Scatter marinated olives and shaved sheep cheese around the beef.
  3. 3 Tuck arugula leaves between the slices for color and peppery contrast.
  4. 4 Drizzle generously with Slovenian Istrian extra-virgin olive oil.
  5. 5 Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
  6. 6 Serve with crusty bread and let guests assemble their own bites.

Did You Know?

The Karst plateau's Bora wind, which blows cold and dry from the northeast, is the secret ingredient that gives Karst cured meats their distinctive flavor.