Georgia is famous for its delicious food. When traveling in Georgia, you will notice that the taste and aroma are different. Every region of Georgia has its own version of a traditional dish.
Georgian food is acceptable for people of any taste. It does not matter if you eat meat, you will not stay hungry. Vegetarians can also taste many delicious Georgian dishes.
Here are our ten must-try Georgian dishes, the taste of which you will not forget and you will easily find in any Georgian restaurant.
1. Khinkali
The first of them is Khinkali, which originated in the mountainous region of Georgia. Khinkali is like a dough gupta in which you can find either meat, or cheese, or potatoes, or mushrooms. The most common option is made with meat. A good khinkali should have juice inside. Khinkali is eaten with your hands, first you have to knead the dough a little and knead the juice, and then eat it. Khinkali is added to taste with black pepper or vinegar.
2. Khachapuri
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian food, which is ideal to take with you. It consists of specially prepared dough and cheese. Some associate it with pizza, but khachapuri has no additional elements and is not as complex as pizza. There are many types of khachapuri. We recommend ship-shaped Adjara khachapuri in the top ten.
3. Pkhali
Pkhali is a Georgian traditional dish. Its most common variant is made from spinach and beets. Pkhali is definitely on the list of tasting dishes for vegetarians. Pkhali is a cold appetizer, consisting of chopped vegetables mixed with nuts, herbs, onions and garlic.
4. Cold
Satsivi is another Georgian cold dish that you should try. This is a walnut sauce that can contain turkey, chicken or fish. Satsivi is traditionally served at the New Year's table.
5. Elargi
Elarji is an appetizing dish of Samegrelo region, which will drive you crazy. It consists of coarsely ground corn flour and cheese, which are cooked together. Elarji was considered to be a dish to be served to an honored guest.
6. Walnut eggplant coil
Eggplant with walnuts is another cold appetizer. It is a vegetarian dish and is often served with pkhala on the table. Walnut eggplant mash is made from roasted eggplant and mixed walnuts, which are rolled together.
7. Chakaful
Chakafuli is another appetizing Georgian dish, the taste of which you can not forget. It is traditionally made from mutton, tarragon, wood, dry white wine, herbs and garlic.
8. Deadlock
Chikhirti is a delicious Georgian soup, which is considered to be a Pakhmelia medicine. The main ingredient is chicken, along with vinegar, eggs and garlic.
9. Expense
A dish that you will not forget is Kharcho, a traditional Georgian soup. With main ingredients: beef, rice, tkemali.
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