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Elarji
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Elarji

Elarji is one of the most delicious and famous dishes of Megrelian cuisine, made from cornmeal and Sulguni cheese. Its creamy texture and melted cheese aroma promise a truly unforgettable experience. Best served hot.

Prep5 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
Cal/serving588
#Georgian#cheese#comfort food#cornmeal#traditional#megrelian

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • water l

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil. Add salt.

    5 min

    100°C

  2. 2

    Once the water boils, gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps. You should get a uniform, thick mass.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Continue cooking and stirring over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This is the stage of preparing the Ghomi.

    15 min

  4. 4

    Once the Ghomi is ready, remove it from the heat and add half of the grated Sulguni. Stir vigorously until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the Ghomi.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Add the remaining Sulguni and stir well again until the cheese melts and the Elarji becomes stretchy and uniform. Elarji is ready!

    2 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 564 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

588
kcal
32.8g
Protein
48.1g
Carbs
28.2g
Fat
4.6g
Fiber

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