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Elarji

ელარჯი/eh-LAR-jee/
Elarji
About this dish

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

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Ingredients
🌽1.5 cups cornmeal
🧀500g sulguni cheese, shredded
🫙4 cups water
Method
Serves 2
1
Bring water to a boil and whisk in the cornmeal gradually.
2
Cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
3
Add shredded sulguni cheese gradually, stirring vigorously until fully melted and stretchy.
4
Continue stirring until the mixture pulls away from the pot sides.
5
Serve immediately while hot and stretchy.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Elarji is a specialty of Georgia's Samegrelo region, distinguished by its elastic, cheese-laden texture.

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