How do you eat Adjarian khachapuri properly?
What to do with the egg and butter, and where to start.
Short answer
Adjarian khachapuri is eaten by hand: first stir the yolk and butter into the hot cheese in the middle of the boat with a fork, then tear off pieces of crust from the edges and dip them into the filling. Eat it straight away while the cheese is hot and the egg cooks through. You usually don't need a knife.
Why
- The egg goes in raw and cooks in the heat of the cheese as you stir.
- Butter is added to make the filling smoother and richer.
- The crust at the edges works as a spoon, so you eat it first.
Details
Portions are usually large, and cafes often offer smaller sizes. In Batumi, Adjarian khachapuri is seen as the city's signature dish.
Tip
If you don't want a runny yolk, stir the filling straight away and for longer so the egg sets.
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