What is Suluguni?

Suluguni is the type of original cheese in Georgia and the surrounding areas. It is a half-hard cheese made in the same way as Čedar cheese, except that it is laid at the end of the cheese production process and has not been aging for a very long time. The cheese has an acidic and spicy taste that can be very soft or sharp, depending on the exact times used in production. In Georgia, the SULUGUNI cheese is very popular and can be fried before consumption. Other recipes that include Suluguni include the type of unleavened bread with bread known as khachapuri and various salads that include cheese as the main ingredient.

SULUGUNI creation begins with the use of milk bacteria to separate the undress from Syrota. This is traditionally done using a live starter, but can be done with Rennet in more commercial production. The cheese is then formed into blocks and rotates regularly until the acidity reaches the level. The bangs are cut into pieces and kneaded until they start to meet in a solid mass. SULUGUNI can do themThe walls in the cold brine for several days, then form to the final shape and finish.

Although Suluguni has an external appearance of mozzarella cheese, it is in fact a much more elastic texture and has a stronger taste. Some of the cheeses that are formed into the wheels are actually fried in oil before it is sold to develop flavors and creates a bark around the inner cheese. There are different styles of the suuluguni based on the type of milk used, from mild cow's milk to the acidic version of goat's milk.

One use for Suluguni is a type of bread known as khachapuri. It is made of rolled dough, which contains baking powder instead of yeast as a yeast. The flattened dough is filled with cheese and egg before the folding filler inside. It is baked and served warm, sometimes accompanied by salad.

further preparation is to cut the cheese into medallions, squeeze them into flour and then fry them in butter until they arebrown on both sides. This is possible because the cheese has a high melting point and can withstand rapid frying while maintaining most of its shape. Fried cheese can be sprinkled with sliced ​​mint or parsley and served as an appetizer, or can be used as an ingredient in salad.