Imeruli
(იმერული)
Imeruli is a traditional cheese originating from the region of Imereti. This fresh curd cheese is made from cow's milk, and although it originated in Imereti, nowadays it can be found throughout the country. The cheese is brined and it's white in color.
If properly prepared, it will develop porous bubbles throughout the body. When fresh and unsalted, the cheese has a chewy and stringy texture, and it's usually served with salads or light summer meals. When aged, the texture becomes slightly grainy and the flavor becomes sour.
Imeruli is traditionally used in the preparation of khachapuri, the famous Georgian cheese bread.
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Khachapuri
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Megruli khachapuri
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Penovani khachapuri
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