Georgian Cuisine

28 dishes · Community built

Georgian Dishes

#1

Khachapuri

Georgia's most beloved dish — a boat-shaped bread filled with molten cheese and topped with a raw egg and butter, stirre...

#2

Khinkali

Georgian soup dumplings — large, pleated parcels of dough filled with spiced minced meat in broth, held by the topknot a...

#3

Chakapuli

Georgia's spring dish — lamb or veal braised with tarragon, green plums (tkemali), white wine and herbs into a fragrant,...

#4

Lobiani

A rich, flatbread filled with spiced kidney beans — simpler than khachapuri but deeply satisfying. The beans are cooked ...

#5

Churchkhela

Georgia's ancient energy bar — walnuts or hazelnuts threaded on a string, dipped repeatedly in thickened grape juice (ta...

#6

Badrijani

Fried eggplant slices rolled around a spiced walnut paste.

#7

Nadugi

A fresh, tangy cottage cheese mixed with herbs and pomegranate seeds, a light Georgian dish.

#8

Mtsvadi

Skewered, grilled pork or lamb marinated simply in onion and pomegranate juice.

#9

Shechamandi

A tangy egg-thickened chicken soup, brightened with fresh herbs and vinegar.

#10

Kubdari

A stuffed bread filled with spiced minced meat and onion, a specialty of the Svaneti region.

#11

Kupati

Spiced Georgian pork sausage, grilled until juicy, often served alongside pomegranate seeds.

#12

Chvishtari

A pan-fried cornbread studded with melted cheese, a specialty of the Georgian mountains.

#13

Elarji

A stretchy, cheesy cornmeal porridge from western Georgia, similar in texture to fondue.

#14

Mchadi

A dense, golden Georgian cornbread, traditionally served alongside cheese and grilled dishes.

#15

Chikhirtma

A silky chicken soup thickened with egg yolks and brightened with vinegar or lemon.

#16

Lobio

A hearty stewed kidney bean dish, seasoned with walnuts, coriander, and warm spices.

#17

Tkemali

A tangy plum sauce, spiced with garlic and herbs, used as a condiment for grilled meats.

#18

Georgian Kababi

Grilled minced meat skewers seasoned with onion and spices, a beloved Georgian street food.

#19

Kharcho Rice

A simple rice pilaf flavored with walnuts and Georgian spices, often served alongside meat dishes.

#20

Chakhokhbili

Chicken braised with tomatoes, herbs, and garlic in a tangy, richly spiced sauce.

#21

Satsivi

Cold poached chicken or turkey covered in a thick, spiced walnut sauce.

#22

Gozinaki

A crunchy honey-walnut brittle, traditionally eaten in Georgia around New Year celebrations.

#23

Kharcho

A spicy, sour beef soup made with rice, walnuts, and tkemali plum sauce.

#24

Bazhe

A creamy walnut sauce flavored with garlic and spices, often served over chicken.

#25

Ostri

A spicy stewed beef dish in a rich tomato and garlic sauce.

#26

Khachapuri Adjaruli

A boat-shaped bread filled with molten cheese, topped with a raw egg yolk and butter.

#27

Ajapsandali

A vegetable stew of eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic.

#28

Pkhali

A cold vegetable pâté, typically made from spinach, beets, or cabbage, mixed with ground walnuts and spices.

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