The ancient traditions of Georgian cuisine and its history are cooking on an open fire.
The foundations of Georgian cuisine were laid in ancient times. It is worth considering that the traditional Georgian cuisine was influenced by two countries - Iran and Turkey, with which Georgia has had constant conflicts for centuries
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Georgian cuisine plays almost the main role of the country's attractions.
The dishes of this country are an integral element of culture and traditions. The dishes here are not only delicious, but also unique, unusual and refined.
What a variety of traditional recipes is worth. It is important to note that the cuisine of Western Georgia is quite different from the Eastern one. The fact is that Turkey influenced the culture of Western Georgia no less than weather conditions.
To the cuisine of Eastern Georgia - Iran. This is the reason for the main differences between these areas.
Features of Georgian cuisine
- Georgian cuisine very conservative. Everyone adheres to the old national traditions and is proud of them.
- One of the culinary features is cooking over an open fire.
- An important role is played byspices, they give a dizzying flavor to the dish.
- Rich soups, full of meat and spices…
- Abundance cheese. In Georgia, they prefer suluguni.
- Special attention is paid to bread. He's magical here. Crispy crust, soft inside...
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Traditional Georgian cuisine
Special attention of tourists and locals is paid to snacks in Georgia
Phali is an indispensable vegetarian snack, which can be both a full-fledged dish and an addition, for example, to meat. Scaffolds are usually prepared from beetroot or spinach. Walnuts or pomegranate seeds are often added.
Nadugi
A delicious snack of tender cottage cheese wrapped in thin sheets of suluguni.
Lobio
An equally important snack in Georgia. These are beans in a pot with the addition of onions, herbs and spices. A very satisfying and flavorful dish.
Bread and khachapuri occupy a special place in this list. There are many types of khachapuri. It depends on the region of the country.
Khachapuri in Megrelian is a flatbread stuffed with cheese. It has a round shape.
Khachapuri in Adjarian
It has the shape of a boat. The main ingredients are cheese and egg. Hot, hearty and juicy…
Soups are an equally important attribute of Georgian cuisine
Kharcho is a spicy soup made of rich broth and tender meat. Rice and aromatic herbs are often added to the kharcho. The taste of this dish will not leave anyone indifferent.
Chikhirtma
First aid for a hangover. The soup is cooked from chicken with the addition of egg and vinegar. Unique delicate taste with a slight sourness.
Speaking of Georgian cuisine, it is impossible to forget about khinkali. A traditional Georgian dish. Tender meat wrapped in dough, unusual shape, rich broth inside. The filling is really incredibly juicy.
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