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How do you eat Adjarian khachapuri properly?

What to do with the egg and butter before the first bite.

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Short answer

Adjarian khachapuri is eaten piping hot: first stir the egg, butter and cheese together inside the boat, then eat it by hand or with cutlery, whichever is easier. Eat it straight away while the cheese is hot.

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Why

  1. The egg is cracked into the boat once the bread is golden, and it cooks for a couple more minutes in the oven.
  2. Butter goes in at the end and is a symbol of prosperity and a good harvest.
  3. The boat shape is linked to the Laz, who were sailors and fishermen.

Details

Portions are usually large, so khachapuri works well for two to share. In Batumi, Adjarian khachapuri is seen as a symbol of the city.

Tip

If you don't like a runny egg, stir the filling for longer while the cheese is hot.

What may differ

Boat size and butter vary between cafes, and a large khachapuri is often shared by two.

Common misconception

Adjarian khachapuri is eaten without stirring the filling.

What actually happens

The egg, butter and hot cheese are stirred together in the boat first so the flavours blend, and only then is it eaten.

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Dish names and recipes vary across Georgia's regions; the most common versions are given here.

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