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A traditional Kazakh sweet made from sugar, flour and oil, cooked gently until it forms a golden, crumbly yet melting paste. It is served in small pieces and enjoyed with tea.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Heat the water with the sugar in a saucepan over low heat until fully dissolved, without letting it boil.
- In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
- Gradually pour the sugar syrup into the pan, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
- Add the pinch of salt and the vanilla, then cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring until the paste pulls away from the sides.
- Pour the mixture into an oiled tin and press it down firmly, then leave to cool for 20 minutes.
- Cut into square pieces once lukewarm and leave to cool completely before serving.
Variations and tips
Almond version. Sprinkle toasted flaked almonds over the paste while still warm, before pressing it down.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan