Georgian · bread
Cornbread (Mchadi)
Cornbread (Mchadi) reads sweetness 4.1, salinity 3.6 and richness 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian bread, about 2 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 4.1 · Salinity 3.6 · Richness 3.4 · Nutty 2.3 · Umami 1.9 · Earthy 1.0
What's in it (3)
- 2 cups white cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
Time & effort: about 2 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 288.4 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 3.9 g fat, 55.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix cornmeal and salt with just enough cold water to bring the dough together into a firm, moldable mass.
- Shape into thick oval patties and either fry in a skillet with oil until golden on each side, or bake on a cast-iron griddle.
- Serve hot alongside bean dishes, fried fish, or suluguni cheese.
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- Pão de Deus — Portuguese
- Gelato al Pistacchio — Italian
- Spoonbread — Southern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.