Chakka
HB-0441 · Hand-built original · Tajik
Chakka is a Tajik dessert built around yogurt. It takes 6 h 15 min in total and makes 4-6 servings. It pairs well with coffee and vanilla ice cream.
TajikDessert6 hr 15 min4-6 servings179 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: yogurt
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- plain full-fat yogurt (4 cups)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (dill, parsley or coriander)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, to serve (optional)
- Flatbread or raw vegetables, to serve
Method
- Line a sieve with a clean muslin cloth or a double layer of cheesecloth and set it over a deep bowl.
- If using the salt, stir it into the yogurt first. Spoon the yogurt into the lined sieve.
- Gather up the cloth, tie it closed and leave the yogurt to drain in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until it is thick and spreadable and a good amount of whey has collected in the bowl.
- Tip the drained chakka into a serving bowl and smooth the top.
- Scatter with the chopped herbs and drizzle with the olive oil if using.
- Serve chilled with flatbread for spreading or raw vegetables for dipping.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 6 h 15 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
179 kcalCalories
12.4 gProtein
16.7 gCarbs
7 gFat
2.8 gSaturates
0 gFibre
16.7 gSugars
747 mgSodium
14 mgCholesterol
555 mgPotassium
434 mgCalcium
0.2 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data