Khachapuri in Adjarian style

Cookinero 12 Apr 2025

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Khachapuri is a famous Georgian dish, which is a pie with cheese and egg. In Georgia, khachapuri is prepared differently depending on the region. One of the most recognizable is Adjarian khachapuri. After all, it is loved not only for its excellent taste, but also for its appearance. This khachapuri is shaped like a boat, inside which lies cheese topped with an egg yolk. It takes very little time to cook. The result is a dish that will turn an ordinary lunch or dinner into a real feast.

How to cook Khachapuri in Adjarian style

Step 1

Grate Adyghe and Suluguni cheese on a coarse grater.

Step 2

Dust the table with flour and lay out the dough. Divide the dough into two parts and form them into balls.

Step 3

Roll the dough with a rolling pin into two oval flat cakes 5 mm thick.

Step 4

Place grated cheese on the flatbreads, leaving a 2 cm gap around the edges.

Step 5

Bring the opposite edges together and pinch. You should have two "pies".

Step 6

Turn the khachapuri over.

Step 7

Use a knife to make cuts in the middle. Form the ends of the khachapuri. As a result, you should have two "boats" with cheese.

Step 8

Place the khachapuri on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the edges with yolk. Bake the khachapuri in the oven for about 20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Step 9

When the khachapuri are almost ready, take them out and crack a chicken egg into each “boat”. Add butter. Put the khachapuri back in the oven for another 4-5 minutes until the egg is ready.

Step 10

Adjarian khachapuri is ready. Enjoy your meal.