“Lobio” – kidney bean dish, is one of the widespread and favorite dishes in Georgia. There are many different recipes across Georgia, but the ingredient, which makes “lobio” special in Imereti, is “Kvatsarakhi” _ sauce of wild cherry plums or barberry. It’s what gives the dish its peculiar sourness. Green onion, fresh garden cress leaves and other herbs, different pickles and red wine are the best options to serve with Lobio dish in Imereti.
