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Ajara tradition

Sinori

Thin rolls of Ajarian pastry baked with butter and a creamy cottage-cheese sauce.

Coiled rolls of thin pastry baked in a large round pan
Representative photo: Petar Milošević · image credits

What it is

Sinori means border in the Ajarian dialect and the Laz language. It is made from very thin sheets of dough, rolled into spirals or rings, baked with butter and covered with a sauce of nadughi, a soft whey cheese, or cottage cheese and garlic.

Around Georgia

Cooks say the secret is light, thin layers. It belongs to the mountain cooking of Ajara and is found in Batumi restaurants that serve regional food, more often than in general Georgian restaurants.

At the table

In Georgianსინორი
OriginAjara tradition
TypeCheese, cornmeal and dairy

How to order it

Look for it on Ajarian menus in Batumi and order it as a shared, rich side.

What's in it

Wheat, butter and cheese. Vegetarian. Recipes vary, so confirm ingredients with the kitchen if you have an allergy or dietary need.