Honey chak-chak
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Honey chak-chak is a traditional Eastern sweet beloved for its crunchy texture and rich caramel-honey flavor. Tender fried pieces of dough are generously coated with thick, aromatic honey syrup, turning into a golden, sticky, and extremely appetizing mound of delight. This treat is incredibly easy to make and will be a wonderful addition to your tea time. Serve the finished dessert right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
It's convenient to lay out all the ingredients on the table right away.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into a large bowl.
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Step 3
Add the eggs to it.
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Step 4
Knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands. Add a little water if necessary.
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Step 5
Roll out the dough on a work surface into a thin layer and cut into thin noodles.
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Step 6
Which should also be cut into pieces 5-6 cm long.
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Step 7
In a saucepan with a thick bottom, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and add the noodle dough in batches.
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Step 8
Fry until golden brown, then remove from the oil with a slotted spoon. First, transfer the fried dough pieces onto a paper towel to remove excess vegetable oil.
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Step 9
Place all the fried dough pieces into a large bowl and let them cool.
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Step 10
In a convenient saucepan, combine honey and sugar.
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Step 11
Over low heat, warm until the sugar is completely melted, stirring with a spatula. The syrup is ready.
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Step 12
Now line a convenient mold with plastic wrap and place a handful of fried dough pieces at the bottom. Pour a couple of tablespoons of syrup over them and mix well. Then add another handful of dough pieces and top with more syrup.
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Step 13
Do the same with all the pieces of dough and all the syrup. Then place the filled mold in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours.
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Step 14
Place the finished chak-chak onto a flat serving dish after removing it from the mold and taking off the plastic wrap, then serve.
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Step 15
Serve at the table.