If you’re looking to cook a fantastic Georgian supra (a traditional feast) in your own home, then these are some of the best Georgian recipes for the job. There are so many different layers and flavours to Georgian cuisine and these dishes truly exemplify that.
Whether you’re on the hunt for vegetarian dishes or you’re cooking for the most obligate of carnivores, you’ll find well-known favourites like khinkali and khachapuri along with some dishes it’s hard to source outside of the country itself!
So if you want to learn more about Georgian cuisine or are craving the unique flavours from this country in the South Caucasus, these recipes are sure to hit the spot.
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Pkhali is a typical Georgian appetiser consisting of ground walnuts, spinach, garlic and lots of herbs and spices. Traditionally garnished with tangy pomegranate seeds, it's a delicious addition to any Georgian feast!
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Badrijani Nigvzit: Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts
One of the most popular appetisers in all of Georgia, these slices of fried eggplant are spread with a flavourful paste of ground walnuts and rolled. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and enjoy!
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Ajapsandali Recipe: Georgian Eggplant Stew
This stewed eggplant is similar to a ratatouille or caponata. Combining eggplants, peppers, onions, tomatoes and plenty of garlic and herbs, it's typically served cold and is almost always better the next day!
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Lobio Recipe: Georgian Bean Stew
Lobio simply means "beans" when translated into English, however, there is much more to this rustic dish. Stewed with plenty of herbs and spices, this dish is also typically served with pickled vegetables and corn bread.
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Adjaruli Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boat
One of the most iconic dishes in Georgian cuisine, this cheese bread hails from the Adjara region in the west of Georgia. A boat-shaped pastry filled with molten cheese, butter and an egg yolk - it is decadent but surprisingly simple to make.
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Imeruli Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Bread from Imereti
Hailing from the Imereti region of Western Georgia, this is the most common and variety of khachapuri in the country. A simply bread-like pastry filled with salty cheese, it is also incredibly satisfying and craveable.
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Megruli Khachapuri
This version of khachapuri is something of a hybrid between the Imeruli and Adjaruli styles. Originating from the Samegrelo region in the northwest of Georgia, this version takes the Imeruli khachapuri one step further by topping it with even more cheese!
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Lobiani Recipe: Georgian Bean Bread
Another popular stuffed bread, this pastry uses the same kind of dough as khachapuri but is stuffed with a flavourful mixture of mashed red beans.
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Mchadi Recipe: Georgian Cornbread
These corn cakes are traditionally served alongside lobio (stewed beans) or with cheese. Using only a handful of simple ingredients, they're easy to make and the perfect addition to a variety of Georgian meals!
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Chikhirtma: Georgian Chicken Soup
Often touted as a hangover cure, this hearty and flavourful chicken soup is sure to cure what ails you. Fortified with egg yolks and brightened with plenty of coriander, it's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
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Khinkali: Georgian Dumplings with Meat
These massive soup dumplings are one of Georgia's most famous exports. Deeply flavourful, khinkali are also surprisingly easy to make and a fun way to bring a bit of Georgia to your kitchen table.
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Shkmeruli Recipe: Georgian Chicken in Garlic Milk Sauce
If you're looking for easy Georgian recipes that really pack a punch, the shkmeruli is an excellent option. One of the most popular chicken dishes in Georgia, it is also one of the most simple to make. Hailing from the mountainous Racha region, this creamy, garlicky chicken dish is the stuff of your dreams.
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Kharcho Recipe: Georgian Beef Stew with Walnuts
Though there are plenty of different varieties of kharcho, this particular version hails from the Samegrelo region in the northwest of Georgia. This hearty beef stew is thickened with ground walnuts and can warm up even the coldest of days.
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Traditionally served on Easter, this lamb stew uses a lot of unique Georgian flavours to really pack a punch. Combining the flavour of tarragon with the acidity of Georgian amber wine and sour plum sauce, it's a distinctive stew that is absolutely delicious.
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Though it's tough to find this on a restaurant menu in Georgia, this chicken stew with tomatoes and tons of fresh herbs is one of the most popular dishes to make at home in the country. It's also super easy to put together and is incredibly bright and flavourful!
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Satsivi: Georgian Chicken in Walnut Sauce
Found on tables for New Year's Eve supras (a traditional feast) throughout the country, this unique and flavourful dish is a great one to make year-round. Typically served cold, it is also the perfect main meal to make ahead of time!
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Mushroom Khinkali Recipe: Vegetarian Georgian Dumplings
If you're looking for a vegetarian version of Georgia's famous dumplings, then look no further than mushroom khinkali. Using all of the same flavours and techniques as the meat-based version, these are typically eaten on fasting days according to the Georgian Orthodox calendar!
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Mushroom Ojakhuri: Georgian Family Meal
Translating, simply, to "family meal", this vegetarian main is a hearty mixture of mushrooms, potatoes, peppers and onions spiced with fiery adjika!
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Chashushuli (Ostri): Spicy Georgian Mushroom Stew
Not all stews in Georgia are meaty and this mushroom-based stew leaves nothing to be desired! Combining tender mushrooms with plenty of adjika, tomatoes and herbs, it's easy to make and absolutely delicious - perfect for those looking for Georgian vegan recipes!
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Georgian Salad with Walnut Dressing
This is arguably the most present dish on tables in Georgia and it is so simple and delicious. Simply toss sweet, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and a chili with a delicious dressing made with ground walnuts and yoi'll have one of the best salads you'll ever try!
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Georgian Adjika Paste
Hailing from Abkhazia and the region of Samegrelo in the northwest of Georgia, this firey chili paste is surprisingly easy to make and is absolutely delicious. Use it as a rub on meats and in dishes like chakhokhbili or chashushuli.
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Satsebeli: Spicy Georgian Tomato Sauce
One of the favourite condiments for mtsvadi (grilled meat skewers), this tomato sauce is delicious served along with countless Georgian dishes and is available throughout the country.
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Tkemali: Georgian Sour Plum Sauce
This sour plum sauce is a staple condiment in Georgia, commonly used to accompany barbecued meat or roasted potatoes. Deeply flavourful and simple to make, it's a unique sauce that is quintessentially Georgian.
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Often referred to as "Georgian Snickers" these are one of the most popular sweets found in Georgia. Made by dipping strings of walnut halves into a grape juice reduction, it's a fun activity to make and a good choice for those looking for Georgian dessert recipes.
