Chak-chak (honey fritters)

Preparation

1. 1

   Mix the flour, eggs, salt and a little sugar, knead until you get a firm dough, adding a little water if needed.

2. 2

   Roll out the dough thinly, cut into small strips then into little sticks about 2 cm long.

3. 3

   Heat the frying oil to 170°C and fry the small pieces of dough in batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden and puffed; drain on paper towel.

4. 4

   Heat the honey in a saucepan over low heat until it becomes nice and runny, without boiling it hard.

5. 5

   Tip the fried fritters into a large bowl, add the hot honey and mix well to coat them all.

6. 6

   Pour the still-warm mixture into a mould and pack it firmly into a pyramid or ring shape with damp hands.

7. 7

   Let cool and set before cutting into portions: chak-chak is traditionally served at Uzbek weddings and major celebrations.