What it is
Borano is cheese melted into clarified butter. Some versions add a little cornmeal or egg. It comes from the mountains of Ajara, where long winters and hard physical work called for very filling food.
Around Georgia
It is brought to the table bubbling in a pan, and you dip bread or mchadi into it. Most Ajarian mountain cooking uses butter, and borano shows it at its simplest. It is very rich, so share one pan.
At the table
In Georgianბორანო
OriginAjara tradition
TypeCheese, cornmeal and dairy
How to order it
Order one pan for the table with cornbread, and eat it while it is hot.
What's in it
Cheese and butter. Vegetarian; may contain cornmeal or egg. Recipes vary, so confirm ingredients with the kitchen if you have an allergy or dietary need.
