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Soko Kecze – Georgian Mushrooms Baked in Clay Pot (Side Dish)

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In the glow of iron furnaces, mushrooms bubble in clay pots like steam engines at rest. Melted cheese drips like molten brass, a rustic invention of flavor and fire.

Soko Kecze is a traditional Georgian dish of mushrooms baked in clay pots, often topped with sulguni cheese. The clay pot retains heat and moisture, giving the mushrooms a rich, earthy flavor. It is a popular appetizer or side dish, especially in Western Georgia.

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Ingredients

• 500 g mushrooms (button or wild)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 150 g sulguni cheese (or mozzarella as substitute)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 20 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Preparation

1. Clean mushrooms and slice if large.
2. Sauté onions and garlic in butter until golden.
3. Add mushrooms, cook until tender.
4. Transfer to clay pots, top with cheese.
5. Bake at 180°C until cheese melts and browns.
6. Garnish with parsley, serve hot.

Nutritional Facts (per piece)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 10g

Tips & Variations

• Use wild mushrooms for deeper flavor.
• Add chili flakes for spice.
• Serve with fresh bread to soak up juices.

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