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This recipe may contain allergensPeynirli Poğaça
Easy 45 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Mchadi
A simple Georgian cornbread made from cornmeal, water, and salt, pan-cooked until golden and served with cheese or bean stew.
Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 6~178 kcal🇬🇪 Georgian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 16 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 26 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Cornmeal
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Hot water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 150 g White cheese
- 2 Cucumbers
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the cornmeal and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the hot water little by little and knead into a moist dough that does not stick to the hands.
- 3
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape flat breads in your palms.
- 4
Heat the pan with oil and cook the first side of the mchadi over medium heat for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Turn the breads and cook the second side for 7 minutes, until golden.
7 min07:00 - 6
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.
Nutrition (per serving)
~178
kcal calories
4
g protein
34
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 76%Fat 15%
2.5g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
622.7mg
Sodium
4.7g
Saturated 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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
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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FAQ
How many servings does Mchadi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mchadi take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 26 minutes in total.Is Mchadi difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mchadi have?
Approximately 178 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 34g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Mchadi contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mchadi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Georgian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mchadi need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Mchadi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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