Khatchapouri
No, that’s not the phonetic spelling of a sneeze, that’s the Georgian pizza-like food that is baked and consumed in mass quantities and found in every bakery, store, and party. It’s basically dough and a special only-found-in-Georgia cheese. I have nicknamed my back-side “Khatha” and “Pouri” in honor of what this Georgian junk food does to one’s figure! That usually gets a laugh from my Georgian friends!
I thought you’d enjoy a taste of our Georgia as you see Madison and our friend Tamriko making one fresh before your eyes. There are many kinds, depending on the region you’re from and how you prefer it made – cheese in the middle, on top like a pizza pie, with an egg cracked open on the piping hot cheese and butter (a recipe for heart failure and not a version of this food that I will ever try), even the dough is substituted with flaky pasty or noodle like dough for many variations, but here is Tamriko’s version of this fine food that Madi and I got to enjoy fresh from the pan last Friday in my kitchen.
I still think it’s healthier than just about any fast-food you could name! No greese (this kind anyway), no preservatives! I like it with the yummy Georgian garden-like tomatoes and cucumbers. Thankfully, Jim decided after eating way too much of it our first few months in Georgia years ago, that he doesn’t like it. I wish I didn’t!!!
