ReceptnaptárChak-chak (Tatar honey-coated dough pieces)
Chak-chak is the best-known sweet of Tatar cuisine: a pyramid built from a heap of small crisp dough pieces coated in honey. It is a must at weddings and celebrations, a symbol of hospitality and abundance. It goes well with tea or coffee.
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Method
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- Knead the flour, eggs, sugar and salt into a firm dough and rest for 20 minutes.
- Roll the dough into pencil-thick ropes and cut into 1 cm pieces.
- Heat the oil and fry the dough pieces in small batches until golden; drain on paper towels.
- Boil the honey with the sugar, water and lemon juice for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir the fried pieces into the hot honey syrup and coat well.
- Pile onto a damp dish or tray, press into shape with wet hands, chill, and serve sliced or in pieces.
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Tips
- Cut the dough pieces to an even size so they cook at the same time.
- Do not overcook the syrup or it hardens when cool and will not stick.
- Shape the heap with wet hands so it does not stick to them.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it keep?
1-2 weeks in a closed tin.
Is it similar to Hungarian csöröge?
The dough is similar, but chak-chak is bound with honey into a shaped heap.
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