Magic of Georgian cuisine
Georgian cuisine is a delightful feast for the senses, featuring an array of flavorful dishes made with fresh, natural ingredients such as meat, fish, vegetables, cheese, and pickled spices. Infused with aromatic herbs and spices, Georgian cuisine is distinct and unique to each region of the country, from the highlands to the lowlands, and from bustling cities to quiet villages. To complete the culinary experience, indulge in the abundance of Georgian wines that complement the dishes perfectly. And while you dine, be entertained by traditional folk songs and fiery dances, making your holiday in Georgia truly unforgettable.
Georgia has a rich and flavorful cuisine that combines influences from the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. Here are some traditional Georgian dishes that you must try:
- Khachapuri – Georgian cheese bread made with various types of cheese, eggs, and butter.
- Khinkali – Georgian dumplings filled with minced meat, mushrooms, or potatoes.
- Mtsvadi – Grilled meat skewers made with marinated beef, pork, or lamb.
- Lobio – A delicious bean stew cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
- Badrijani – Eggplant rolls filled with a walnut paste, herbs, and spices.
- Pkhali – Vegetarian dishes made with spinach, beets, or cabbage mixed with ground walnuts, garlic, and herbs.
- Soko ketsze – A dish of mushrooms and cheese cooked on a hot plate.
- Chakapuli – A flavorful lamb stew cooked with tarragon, coriander, and sour plums.
- Chashushuli – a tasty beef stew with herbs and spices, usually served with bread or rice.
- Churchkhela – Traditional Georgian candy made from grape must and nuts.
- Tklapi – Dried fruit leather made from various fruits such as plums, cherries, and apricots.
- Georgian wines – Georgia has an ancient winemaking tradition and produces a variety of unique and delicious wines, including the
- famous red wine Saperavi and white wine Rkatsiteli.
