A simple Georgian cornbread made from cornmeal, water, and salt, pan-cooked until golden and served with cheese or bean stew.
10 min prep 16 min cook
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Mix the cornmeal and salt in a large bowl.
Add the hot water little by little and knead into a moist dough that does not stick to the hands.
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape flat breads in your palms.
Heat the pan with oil and cook the first side of the mchadi over medium heat for 7 minutes.
Turn the breads and cook the second side for 7 minutes, until golden.
Serve hot with white cheese and cucumbers.
💡 Tip: Choose finely ground cornmeal so the dough comes together more easily; coarse, semolina-like meal cracks the breads.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mchadi with white cheese, cucumber, and optional bean stew as breakfast bread or alongside soup.
~178
kcal calories
4
g protein
34
g carbs
3
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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