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What is Georgian tolma?

One of the staple dishes of Georgian cuisine.

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Short answer

Tolma is one of the staple dishes of Georgian cuisine, and there is a vegetable version that suits vegetarians. Ask about the filling and the way it is cooked when you order.

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Why

  1. Tolma is among the staple dishes of Georgian cuisine, alongside khinkali, satsivi and others.
  2. There is a vegetable tolma, which counts as a vegetarian dish.
  3. It is best to ask about the filling in the place where you order the dish.

Details

Tolma is on the list of staple Georgian dishes next to khinkali, satsivi and others. Vegetable tolma suits vegetarians.

For more food to try in Georgia see what to try in Georgia, for pork see do Georgians eat pork, and for dish names see what Georgian dishes are called.

Tip

If you do not eat meat, ask in advance which tolma is on the menu: the vegetable one suits vegetarians.

What may differ

The filling and wrapping depend on the place, so ask about them when you order.

Common misconception

Tolma is always made with meat.

What actually happens

No, there is a vegetable tolma, and it counts as a vegetarian dish.

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Sources

This answer is for reference. There is no detailed official recipe, so only what official data confirms is given here. Ask about the ingredients when you order.

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