Greece is known for its exquisite seafood dishes and fresh meat dishes. Even if you aren’t located in Greece, you can still find authentic cuisine right here in Boston, MA. Here is your guide to Greek Meats at Krasi in Boston, MA.
Traditional Greek Meat Dishes
One of the most popular Greek dishes is kleftiko, commonly prepared at festivals and celebrations. It consists of a piece of lamb or goat and is then warped in foil and baked. Another common dish is biftekia, a traditional Greek dish often described as a cross between an American burger and flattened meatballs. The patties are made with a combination of ground pork, beef, or lamb, and mixed with onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, and herbs.
Souvlaki is one of the most popular Greek dishes that you have probably seen at most Greek Mediterranean restaurants around the world. This dish consists of small cubes of skewered and grilled pork, chicken, lamb, or beef. It is a very popular fast-casual food item as it is prepared quickly at small eateries. Souvlaki is rooted in ancient Greece, where it was originally called kandaulos, and consisted of grilled meats, pita bread, cheese, and dill.
Greek Meat Dishes at Krasi
Krasi in Boston, MA has plenty of different beef, sausage, lamb, and chicken dishes for you to indulge in this season. If you are planning on visiting Boston, consider trying out our Greek meze and wine! Here are a few of our favorite dishes:
Souvla is a popular dish from Cyprus. It consists of large pieces of meat cooked on a long skewer over charcoal. At Krasi, the Greek rotisserie changes daily!
Pastitsada is a Greek dish consisting of pasta topped with meat braised in a spicy tomato-based sauce. Often associated with the island of Corfu, where it is a traditional Sunday dinner, it is sometimes called pastitsada Korfiatiki. At Krasi, you will find this dish with braised beef, matsata Folegandros, and anthotyro.
Afelia is a traditional dish from Cyrpus that consists of small pieces of fried pork which is then cooked in red dry wine and coriander. Krasi cooks this dish with braised pork butt, coriander, and pligouri.
Giouvetsi is a Greek dish made with chicken, lamb, or beef and mixed with pasta and tomato sauce. Other common ingredients include shallots, garlic, beef stock, and red wine. At Krasi, our giouvetsi comes with lamb osso buco, ripe tomatoes, and orzo.
If you are looking to enter the world of Greek meats, consider visiting Krasi in Boston, MA. We have plenty of different traditional Greek meat varieties with a twist – and pair them with any of our delicious wines. Visit us today or visit our website to make reservations.
