Khachapuri recognized as intangible cultural heritage of Georgia

Nikoloz Antidze, director of the agency, said that khachapuri is an important part of Georgian cuisine. This dish is considered the hallmark of the country, part of the diet and local traditions. Assigned status can help preserve the dish for future generations and popularize it in the world.

 

There is no similar recipe for khachapuri, in different regions Georgia They cook their own way. Imeretin khachapuri - round, Adjarian - in the shape of a boat and filled with an egg. In Rachinsky there is a filling of beans and bacon. Megrelians are covered with suluguni cheese. Khachapuri is fried in a pan or baked in the oven.

 

The title of “monument of intangible cultural heritage” in Georgia is awarded to the national feast, the tradition of aged wine in clay jars of qvevri, Lagidze water, Kakheti churchhele, Meskhetian cheese “Tenili”, the song “Mravaljamier” and the dance of perhuli.