What it is
Gebzhalia is made by melting young cheese or sulguni, flattening it, and rolling it around fresh mint. The rolls are served in a cool sauce of matsoni or cream with garlic and herbs.
Around Georgia
Megrelians link it to the sun, because their word bzha means both sun and milk. It is a festive starter in Samegrelo and is still more common in Zugdidi and Martvili than elsewhere in Georgia.
At the table
In Georgianგებჟალია
OriginSamegrelo tradition
TypeCheese, cornmeal and dairy
How to order it
Order it as a starter to share. It is served cold or room temperature.
What's in it
Cheese, matsoni or cream, mint and garlic. Vegetarian. Recipes vary, so confirm ingredients with the kitchen if you have an allergy or dietary need.
