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Chvishtari – Georgian Cornbread with Cheese Filling

Georgian steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In a chamber of brass gears and copper pipes, cornmeal is sifted by mechanical funnels while molten sulguni cheese flows like liquid gold. Steam valves hiss as the dough is pressed into small molds by iron pistons. The chvishtari bites emerge crisp and golden, a Georgian invention forged in the rhythm of steel and spice.

Chvishtari is a traditional Georgian cornbread stuffed with sulguni cheese. Unlike plain mchadi, this version adds a creamy, tangy filling that makes it a popular appetizer. Served warm in small portions, chvishtari combines the rustic flavor of cornmeal with the richness of Georgian cheese, making it a festive starter.

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Ingredients

• 250 g cornmeal (fine)
• 100 g wheat flour
• 150 g sulguni cheese (grated)
• 1 egg
• 200 ml milk or water
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation Parameters

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

Preparation

1. Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, egg, and milk into a dough.
2. Knead until smooth, then divide into small portions.
3. Flatten each piece, add grated sulguni in the center.
4. Seal and shape into small patties.
5. Fry or bake until golden and crisp.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~120
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Rich in calcium and energy.

Tips & Variations

• Use smoked sulguni for deeper flavor.
• Add herbs (dill, cilantro) to the cheese filling.
• Serve with adjika or tkemali dip.
• Shape into mini balls for finger food.

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