Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Khachapuri (Georgian: ხაჭაპური khach'ap'uri [χatʃʼapʼuɾi] from ხაჭო khachʼo [χat͡ʃʼo] 'curd' + პური pʼuri [pʼuri] 'bread') is a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread.

With this dish, women greeted sailors from the long trip and traditionally served it with an egg and slices of butter. They ate it with their hands, breaking off pieces and dipping them into cheese. In Batumi people eat khachapuri for breakfast, as this dish is very satisfying.

In Georgia, khachapuri is enjoyed at every type of occasion and any time of day, whether for breakfast, as a quick snack or as part of a lavish dinner feast known as a supra.

Are khachapuri and Pide the same dish from different countries? Khachapuri is traditionally from Georgia, whereas Pide is Turkish. Pide often includes savory toppings, whereas khachapuri is strictly cheese, bread, and sometimes an egg.