Imereti khachapuri in Georgia. Taste fragrant khachapuri in a Georgian cafe
Peculiarities and nuances of cooking khachapuri from Imereti. How are khachapuri prepared and with what is served in the Western region of Georgia? Interesting facts and history of the origin of the recipe of Imereti khachapuri. The main secrets of the extraordinary taste and aroma of the national Georgian dishes.
Contents⬇️
- History of khachapuri;
- Peculiarities of the Imereti pastry;
- Interesting facts about khachapuri in Imereti.
Tender and hearty khachapuri are considered the national pride of Georgian cuisine. When traveling through hospitable Georgia, you can come across several types of this pastry: Imeretian, Mingrelian, Imeretian, Penovani and others. Let's understand the peculiarities and nuances of cooking khachapuri Imereti-style!
History of khachapuri
The first khachapuri began to be made for shepherds in the mountainous regions of the northwestern region of Georgia. The fast and appetizing pastry was especially popular in mountain villages, as workers did not have time for a full meal. The flavorful dish then gained popularity throughout the country, and in 2019, khachapuri was awarded the status of an intangible monument of cultural heritage of Georgia.
The name khachapuri comes from the two words "khatcho" and "puri," which in Russian means "cottage cheese" and "bread," respectively. To date we know about at least ten varieties of this dish, but one of the most popular so far is the Imereti khachapuri.
Peculiarities of the Imereti pastry
The main point of cooking Imereti khachapuri is its closed form, as it is fried or baked in a pan on both sides at once. Tender and airy dough is obtained through the use of the sour milk product matsoni.
The traditional recipe includes suluguni cheese and a chicken egg. The dish itself resembles a small pie with greens. Imereti khachapuri are considered the easiest to prepare and consume, as the pastry does not lose its flavor and taste even when cooled. Often Imereti-style khachapuri is served instead of bread on the holiday table. It is also convenient to take it on the road.
Interesting facts about khachapuri in Imereti style
Due to the speed and ease of the recipe, Imereti khachapuri is used as a special indicator of the social and economic well-being of the nation. Georgian economists have identified a formula for the "khachapuri index," which takes into account the average cost of products and other resources spent to prepare the dish. Based on the results, experts make economic forecasts, such as the inflation rate or the real purchasing power of the population.
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Пишите рецепты, пожалуйста! Как сделать тесто на мацони? Я хочу попробовать приготовить такие хачапури, чтобы они хоть немного походили на оригинальные.
Когда говорят о вкусной еде в Грузии, люди обычно сразу же вспоминают о хачапури по аджарски! Да, обильно поливаемый яйцом сердцевина, прочие начинки, все это не оставит вас равнодушными. А знаете, как правильно есть хачапури по аджарски? Нужно рвать куски хачапури и погружать их в горячую сердцевину, смешать все и наслаждаться!
Но я не только узнал более глубокое понимание о том, что такое хачапури по Аджарски, я также посетил некоторые из самых интересных ресторанов и кафе во всей стране. Мне особенно понравилось посетить Black Lion Cafe в Тбилиси, где можно насладиться прекрасной атмосферой и вкусной едой.
Как вы ищете уникальные гастрономические места по всей стране? Есть ли что-нибудь, что вы могли бы посоветовать, когда дело доходит до открытия новых и интересных мест в Грузии? Я бы очень хотел узнать!