Cheese Rolls with Mint - Gebjalia

Cheese Rolls with Mint - Gebjalia vegetarian Samegrelo province of Georgia has plenty of delicious dishes to boast about: kharcho, bazhe, kuchmachi, kupati, gomi, elarji, among others. But the cheese dishes from Samegrelo stand out. Gebjalia is made from sulguni cheese softened in hot water or milk and then rolled up with filling made of fresh mint. Gebjalia is delectable, especially if you like the flavor of mint, and is often served as a starter. It is hard to find fresh, unpasteurized sulguni cheese in the USA. In Georgia, the best sulguni is produced from buffalo milk or in combination with cow’s milk. The test of a good sulguni cheese is a soft consistency, slightly salted, which tears milk when pressed. Fresh whole milk mozzarella is a substitute. I like to use a traditional mortar and pestle, to prepare the mint, but of course you can use a knife. You will need a large wooden spoon and a board dampened with water so the cheese does not stick. Also, a serving dish deep enoug