Ingredient appreciation — what makes Khachapuri special

What sets Khachapuri apart is the handling of walnut paste. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the nutty and aromatic result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Georgia claims one of the world's oldest continuous wine-making traditions dating back 8000 years. The a family Sunday table atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Borjomi mineral water as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Khachapuri is the place to start.