Tokmach (Tatar noodle soup with chicken)
Time: 1 hr 4 servings approx. 400 kcal / serving (estimated) approx. 30 g protein / serving
Tokmach is one of the simplest and best-loved soups of Tatar cuisine, with homemade thin noodle strips and chicken. It is often made in Tatar households as it cooks quickly and is hearty on cold days. The homemade noodles give it its real flavour.
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Bring the chicken to the boil with the water, whole onion, carrot and bay leaves, skim, and cook for 40 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 40 min Meanwhile knead the flour, egg, water and salt into a firm dough and rest for 15 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 15 min Roll the dough out very thin, dust with flour, roll up and cut into thin strips; unroll and shake out. Take the chicken out of the soup, pull off the meat and chop it; discard the onion and bay leaves. Bring the soup to the boil again and cook the noodle strips in it for 4-5 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 4 min Return the meat, season with salt and pepper and serve with dill and sour cream.
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Tips
Roll the dough as thin as you can, since it swells while cooking. Dust the noodle strips with flour so they do not stick together. A little butter stirred in at the end makes the soup richer.
Frequently asked questions
Can shop-bought noodles be used?
Yes, thin egg noodles work if there is no time to make them.
How long does it keep?
2 days in the fridge; store the noodles separately so they do not turn soggy.
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