Khinkali as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Khinkali is absolutely in that category. The complex and distinctive quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. sulguni cheese does work that no substitute can replicate.

Georgia claims one of the world's oldest continuous wine-making traditions dating back 8000 years. There's something about the a traditional Georgian supra feast context that reinforces the comfort effect. Georgian amber wine alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.