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Gebjalia (minty yoghurt cheese rolls)
Gebjalia is a fresh cheese dish of the Imereti region: cheese softened in warm milk, rolled with mint, served in a yoghurt sauce. Eaten for breakfast or as a starter.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Heat the milk gently in a small pot until steaming (about 80°C).
- Cut the cheese into 1 cm thick, wide slices, and place in the warm milk for 2-3 minutes until soft and pliable.
- Remove, flatten a little thinner on a board, salt, and sprinkle with half the mint.
- Roll up tightly, and arrange in a bowl.
- Mix the yoghurt with the garlic, the remaining mint and a pinch of salt, and pour over the rolls.
- Sprinkle with chilli flakes, and serve warm or chilled.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Sulguni is a brined Georgian cheese, available at Russian and Caucasian grocers; fresh mozzarella is the best substitute.
- If the milk is too hot, the cheese goes stringy and chewy — don't let it boil.
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