Suluguni with sour cream sauce

4 servings

10 minutes

Suluguni in sour cream sauce is a delicate Georgian dish that combines the creamy softness of cheese with the refreshing taste of aromatic herbs. Suluguni cheese, known for its elasticity and pleasant tanginess, is marinated in a thick sauce of sour cream and kefir with oregano and tarragon added, giving it an exquisite spiciness. After cooling, suluguni absorbs flavors and becomes a wonderful appetizer or complement to main dishes of Georgian cuisine. This dish embodies the traditions of Caucasian hospitality, where the simplicity of ingredients creates rich and deep flavors. It is served as an independent appetizer paired with crispy flatbreads or fresh vegetables, creating a harmony of tastes and textures.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 278.4
• Proteins: 16.3g
• Fats: 23.3g
• Carbohydrates: 1.7g

Ingredients

• Suluguni cheese: 300 g
• Sour cream 20%: 100 g
• Kefir: 50 ml
• Dried tarragon: 2 g
• Oregano: 2 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the suluguni into pieces and place it in a deep plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 300 g

2. Add kefir, oregano, and tarragon to the sour cream, season with a little salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 100 g
   • Kefir: 50 ml
   • Dried tarragon: 2 g
   • Oregano: 2 g

3. Pour the resulting sauce over the suluguni and place it in the refrigerator for half an hour.