What it is
Tashmijabi is boiled potato mashed with young cheese and stirred over low heat until the mixture stretches. Svans use about half as much cheese as potato, so it is very rich. It is also known as shusha or mertsvi in Upper Svaneti.
Around Georgia
Potatoes arrived in Georgia about two centuries ago, and Svaneti's mountain potatoes are prized for this dish. Tashmijabi is a monument of Georgia's intangible cultural heritage and resembles Megrelian elarji, made with potato instead of cornmeal.
At the table
In Georgianთაშმჯაბი
OriginSvaneti tradition
TypeCheese, cornmeal and dairy
How to order it
Eat it hot, as soon as it reaches the table, alongside kubdari or meat dishes.
What's in it
Potato, cheese and milk. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Recipes vary, so confirm ingredients with the kitchen if you have an allergy or dietary need.
