Cooking is an expression of culture and identity. It can evoke feelings associated with childhood and unforgettable memories.

Georgian cuisine is distinguished by its character and variety, it is difficult to compare its identity and culture in every corner of the kitchen. The traditions that have come down to us at the cost of hard work are truly appreciated. How many languages and characters does this tiny country have to say such a big word in world cuisine.

Culinary traditions are appreciated all over the world, and in some countries there is even a revival of traditional cuisine. Georgia is among them.

The country is known as the center of biodiversity and is rich in such traditional agricultural products that you cannot find anywhere else in the world, for example: in Imereti, khachapuri and chkinti cheese, Tusheti, Pshavi and Khevsureti - Gudi cheese and khinkali, in Kakheti - churchkhela, a barbecue grilled on vine reeds, which stands out for its appetite. Samegrelo Elarji and Gebzhalia with a stimulating smell and taste. In Adjara - Pakhlava, Borano. Samtskhe Javakheti - Khinkali of Apochti, Bakmazi.

Kartli is distinguished by its pickles, especially Jonjoli. Svani chvishtar and kubdar. Racha with Shkmer and beans ham. Guria Guri pie and mchadi, which are covered with vine leaves for a special taste. Abkhazia is distinguished by nutty and spicy dishes. This is a small list that reflects our identity and culture well.

Getting to the Georgian table is a special holiday in all corners, especially for tourists, which leaves them with unforgettable feelings and memories of Georgia.

It is also worth noting that Pshauri dambal curd, Meskhur tenil cheese, Lagidze waters, Svan kubdar, Svan salt and Tashmijab, Kakhur churchkhela and mother bread, Abkhazian and Megrian ajik making technology, Borano making tradition, the ancient traditional brewing of beer in the mountains of Georgia have been granted the status of UNESCO intangible monuments. The method, the tradition of making Georgian cheese, the tradition of making honey in jar, the tradition of making Mtskhet pie and its cultural context, the tradition of making sulguni.

This is part of our culture and tradition, with which we are proud and introduce our small Georgia to the world, where we occupy our place of honor.

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Author: Tika Sharikadze

Upload date: 2023-12-29