Chak-chak
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Chak-chak is considered a classic dish of Tatar national cuisine. Usually, the bride's mother prepares chak-chak for the wedding and then "sells" it to guests for any amount of money. Honored guests are also welcomed at the door with chak-chak. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the ingredients and products. Now you will know how to make authentic chak-chak.
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Step 2
2. Knead the dough: mix the flour with eggs, salt, and vodka.
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Step 3
3. Cover the dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow it to swell.
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Step 4
4. Divide the prepared dough into 3 parts. Roll out each piece to a thickness of no more than 2 mm. Then cut into strips (2 cm wide).
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Step 5
5. Cut each strip of dough into noodles crosswise (3 mm wide). Separate the noodles from each other immediately after cutting.
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Step 6
6. Place the noodles on a tray covered with a towel. This is done to prevent sticking.
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Step 7
7. Heat the oil in a cauldron. Fry the noodles in small batches in the oil. Stir the noodles periodically during cooking. The cooked noodles should turn creamy in color.
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Step 8
8. Place the fried noodles onto a strainer to drain excess oil. In another skillet, melt the sugar with honey over low heat, stirring constantly.
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Step 9
9. When the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and pour the honey mixture over the noodles. Mix gently, taking care not to break the pasta.
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Step 10
10. Place the chak-chak onto a serving dish (with wet hands) and gently press down to eliminate any gaps.
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Step 11
11. Serve chak-chak with tea or coffee, and for children, it's best to serve kefir or milk alongside the dish.