Chinti (Georgian string cheese)
A Georgian brined cow's milk cheese in the form of a dense rope, white, layered-fibrous, saltish, often lightly smoked, with wine and in khachapuri.
Chinti (Georgian string cheese) is a Georgian brined cow's milk cheese in the form of a dense untwisted rope or plait, white, layered-fibrous, springy, saltish, with a clean milky taste; often lightly smoked. It is pulled into strands with wine and beer, put into khachapuri and lobiani, added to salads and appetizers and fried in slices until golden.
Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product
Chinti (Georgian string cheese), Raw: Calories 299.0 kcal, Proteins 22.2 grams, Fats 22.1 grams, Carbohydrates 2.4 grams per 100 g of product.
Recipes with this ingredient
Gebzhalia is a traditional Georgian dish from the Samegrelo region that impresses with its tenderness and aroma. It is made from young chkhinti cheese, which transforms into elastic suluguni after thermal processing. The filling of Georgian cottage cheese khacho mixed with fragrant mint adds freshness and lightness to the dish. The combination of cheesy dough with herbs creates a refined taste that perfectly complements matsoni. Gebzhalia has a soft, slightly creamy texture and a refreshing mint aroma, making it an ideal cold appetizer. Often served at feasts, it highlights the richness and diversity of Georgian cuisine. This masterpiece of flavor not only delights gastronomically but also evokes warm memories of the hospitality and coziness of a Georgian home.
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