Chak-Chak (Yak-Yak) Turkmenistan Honey Cake

A fried honey cake that is popular in Central Asia and Turkmenistan serve it with green tea.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Turkmenistan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

15 resting and 45 minutesrefrigeration time 1

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 201kcal

Author Darlene at International Cuisine

In a large bowl add the eggs and whisk them together
Add in the cognac or vodka and stir into the eggs until well combined
Add the flour into the egg mixture and stir using a wooden spoon until smooth
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Cover with a damp towel and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the sugar and honey into a sauce pan.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 " thick.
Cut the dough into long thin strips about 1 inch wide. Layer the strips with a bit of flour in between, so they don't stick. Cut them into small pieces about 1/4 inch wide. Separate the pieces onto a floured surface.
In a large frying pan heat up the oil on high. When the oil is hot add in one piece of dough to make sure it sizzles right away.
Add in the pieces in small batches and fry until just slightly golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces and place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Repeat until all the pieces of dough are fried.
Heat up the honey and sugar over low heat until the sugar melts into the honey and combine well.
Put the pieces of fried dough into a large bowl and pour the honey mixture over the dough.
Moving quickly pour the honey mixture over the dough pieces and stir until all the pieces are coated.
Using wet hands mold the covered pieces onto a serving plate making the mound into a pyramid.
Put in the refrigerator to set about 45 minutes and then serve with green tea.