The Eastern Cross/Fasting recipes/Mchadi
Georgian · Bread
Mchadi
მჭადი
Georgian cornbread cakes
Any fast dayPrep 10 minCook 15 minServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the cornmeal, salt and water into a firm dough you can shape. Add water if it cracks.
- Shape into small flat ovals with wet hands.
- Cook in a dry heavy pan over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until crusty.
- Serve hot with lobio.
Tip. Just corn, water and salt, so it fits even strict days.
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