Tatar chak-chak

Tatar-style chak-chak is crispy pieces of dough soaked in honey syrup, making it the perfect dessert for tea. Simple to make yet incredibly delicious, this dessert will delight your family and guests. Try it with our recipe and experience the flavors of traditional Tatar cuisine!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, salt and baking soda until smooth.

Step 2:

Gradually add flour to the eggs and continue kneading the dough.

Step 3:

When the dough becomes smooth and elastic, put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, wrapped in a bag or cling film.

Step 4:

Sprinkle the dough with flour on all sides and roll it out very thinly.

Step 5:

First, cut the dough lengthwise into strips of equal width.

Step 6:

Cut these strips of dough crosswise into even smaller strips.

Step 7:

Heat the oil in a saucepan and drop in a few strips of dough. The oil should be hot enough to cause the dough to puff up quickly.

Step 8:

When the pieces are golden, remove them from the oil and repeat the process with the remaining dough, being careful not to use too much at a time.

Step 9:

Mix sugar and water in a bowl and place on the stove.

Step 10:

When the water and sugar begin to boil, add honey and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 11:

Pour the resulting syrup over the swollen dough and stir.

Step 12:

Place the chak-chak in a form with high edges, smooth it out and press down slightly.

Cooking tips

As the dough puffs up in the oil, stir it frequently to ensure even cooking.

For extra flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.