Filled flatbread with Suluguni cheese made from corn flour

Filled flatbread with Suluguni cheese made from corn flour

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation time: 55 minutes

These traditional Georgian flatbreads have been made from cornmeal and cheese for centuries. The cheese used for this is Suluguni, a traditional Georgian brine cheese. Characteristic of it is its fresh and mild aroma, as well as the creamy and slightly salty taste. Chvishtari cornbread can be served as a standalone dish or as a substitute for bread.

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Filled flatbread with Suluguni cheese made from corn flour
Filled flatbread with Suluguni cheese made from corn flour

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation: 55 minutes

These traditional Georgian flatbreads have been made from cornmeal and cheese for centuries. The cheese used for this is Suluguni, a traditional Georgian brine cheese. Characteristic of it is its fresh and mild aroma, as well as the creamy and slightly salty taste. Chvishtari cornbread can be served as a standalone dish or as a substitute for bread.

Please review recipe:

Ø 5 out of 5 stars ( 6 votes )

Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter | Region: Asia, Europe | Preparation: roast meat | Menu: Bake savory, bread amp; rolls | Cuisine: Georgian recipes

Ingredients

  • 100 ml water, cold
  • 100 ml milk, warm
  • 280 g cornmeal
  • 30 g butter, softened
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 300 g suluguni
  • 100 ml vegetable oil

Utensils

  • Sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cling film, alternatively towel
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Frying pan, with thick base

Instructions

  1. Sieve the cornmeal through a sieve into a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the hot water and cold milk and add to the cornmeal in the bowl.
  3. Add the butter, salt and sugar to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  4. Knead the ingredients into a dough. The dough should be elastic. Add a little milk if needed.
  5. Form the dough into a ball, cover with cling film or a towel and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Cut the cheese into pieces of about 1 × 1 × 5 cm.
  7. The dough divide into small pieces. Roll each piece flat, place the cheese in the center and seal tightly.
  8. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high.
  9. Fry the chvishtari cornbread for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and place on a paper towel , so that the excess fat is absorbed.