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Mchadi

Cultural Context

Mchadi is a traditional Georgian cornbread, often enjoyed in the regions of Samegrelo and Guria. It serves as a staple accompaniment to various dishes, symbolizing the agrarian roots of Georgian cuisine. This simple yet flavorful bread is cherished for its rustic charm and versatility, often paired with cheese or yogurt. Today, Mchadi has found its way into modern kitchens around the world, celebrated for its gluten-free nature and hearty texture.

GeorgianGEside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups white cornmeal
1 cup room temperature water
Georgian Borjomi mineral water
2-3 tablespoons canola oil

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor.

1

Combine 2 cups white cornmeal with 1 cup room temperature water or Georgian Borjomi mineral water for fluffier cakes.

2

Mix until the dough is not too moist or too dry, then shape into oval cakes.

3

Heat a large skillet and add 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil.

4

Place the shaped corn cakes in the hot skillet and cover.

5

Cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

MchadiCornbread

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