Chuck-chuck

8 servings

60 minutes

Chak-chak is the calling card of Tatar cuisine, a symbol of hospitality and family celebrations. Its roots go back centuries when sweet treats were made with special care and love. Crispy golden pieces of dough fried in oil and covered with fragrant honey syrup create a unique harmony of taste – sweet with light caramel notes and gentle vanilla warmth. Chak-chak is served at festive events, weddings, and holidays, decorating the table and delighting guests. This delicacy is not only a pleasure but also a connection between generations that passes traditions from mouth to mouth. It is fragile and melts in the mouth, leaving a delightful aftertaste that you want to experience again and again.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 885.6
• Proteins: 8g
• Fats: 66.2g
• Carbohydrates: 65.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Vanillin: pinch
• Honey: 200 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Water: 20 ml
• Wheat flour: 350 g
• Vegetable oil: 500 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

2. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and vanillin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Vanillin:  pinch

3. Mix

4. Add flour and baking soda.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 350 g
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon

5. Knead the dough.

6. Cover with film and leave for 20 minutes.

7. Roll out to a thickness of 3–4 mm.

8. Cut into thin strips.

9. Heat the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 500 ml

10. Fry the dough in small portions for 2-3 minutes

11. Transfer the fried strips to a paper towel.

12. Put honey, sugar, and water into the pot.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey: 200 g
    • Sugar: 100 g
    • Water: 20 ml

13. Bring to a boil.

14. Pour syrup over the preparations and mix.

15. Place in a mold and leave for at least 1 hour.

16. Remove the form.