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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾9gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Chakan

How to order / say it
Say it Чакан — [cha-kahn]
Order Can I have the Chakan?
Locally Чакан метавонам гирем?
Say locally

Chakan is a creamy condiment made of yogurt, herbs, and garlic.

Why try it?

Chakan is a quintessential part of Pamiri tables, often paired with various meals to add freshness and a cool balance amid the region's intense flavors.

How it tastes

Smooth and tangy, Chakan is bursting with garlic and herbaceous notes, offering a refreshing complement to richer, spicier dishes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1760

Chakan's origins trace back to pamiri culinary traditions of the 18th century, evolving as a local staple through its simplicity and versatility in daily meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 250 g yogurt
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🌿 15 g parsley
  • 🌿 10 g mint
  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Crush the garlic cloves into a paste.
  2. 2 Finely chop parsley, mint, and dill.
  3. 3 Mix yogurt with herbs and garlic.
  4. 4 Season with salt and combine well.
  5. 5 Chill before serving.

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