Khachapuri is one of the most famous and beloved dishes in Georgian cuisine — a cheese-filled bread that combines soft dough with melting cheese. The word "khachapuri" comes from Georgian words meaning cheese (khatchi) and bread (puri).
This traditional dish brings people together at celebrations and in everyday life. In Georgia, the entire month of January is even dedicated to khachapuri, which speaks to its immense cultural significance.
Khachapuri is prepared in many different shapes and variations depending on the regional traditions of Georgia:
Regional Variations
- •Adjarian: Boat-shaped bread topped with an egg yolk and butter
- •Imeretian: Round bread with a traditional cheese filling
- •Megrelian: Features cheese both inside and on top
- •Ossetian: A thinner bread, sometimes filled with potato
Traditional Preparation
The traditional recipe uses wheat flour, yeast, water, and salt. The filling is made from traditional Georgian cheeses such as sulguni or imereti. The bread is baked in ovens or cooked on pans until golden brown.
At Restaurant Caspian, khachapuri is prepared using traditional methods with high-quality cheeses and carefully crafted dough.