Chak-Chak (Honey-Sesame Sweet)
Honey-Sesame Sweet (Chak-Chak) is a traditional Kazakh dessert that is made with simple ingredients and has a delightful sweet and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into thin ropes. Cut the ropes into small pieces.
- Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Place the fried dough pieces in a large bowl and pour the honey mixture over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the coated dough pieces and toss again to evenly distribute the seeds.
- Transfer the coated dough to a serving platter and let it cool and harden before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 4g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Large bowl Small saucepan Deep pan for frying Serving platter
Tools
Knife Wooden spoon Paper towels
Serving suggestions
Serve the Honey-Sesame Sweet (Chak-Chak) with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful dessert experience.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when frying the dough pieces to avoid burning. It's important to coat the fried dough with the honey mixture while it's still warm for the best results.
Cost
$5