Chak-Chak (Honey-Coated Fried Dough)
DessertUzbekistan

Chak-ChakHoney-Coated Fried Dough

Small pieces of fried dough bound with hot honey syrup and shaped into a mound. Chak-chak is found across Central Asia, including Uzbekistan.

Prep

25m

Cook

25m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1167kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

95g

Fat

72g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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6

Dough

  • 350g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 3pcs
    Egg
  • 3g
    Salt

Frying

  • 600ml
    Vegetable Oil

Syrup

  • 200g
    Honey

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the all-purpose flour, eggs, and salt until a firm dough forms. Knead until smooth, then let it rest briefly.

  2. 02

    Roll the dough thin and cut it into very small strips or nuggets.

  3. 03

    Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F). Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden and crisp, then drain well.

  4. 04

    Warm the honey gently until fluid and easy to pour.

  5. 05

    Toss the fried dough with the warm honey until evenly coated, then press it into a mound or shallow slab.

  6. 06

    Let the dessert cool until it holds together, then break or cut it into pieces to serve.

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