Salep is obtained from the tubers of some wild orchid species that grow underground, in various sizes, such as hazelnuts and walnuts. After the orchid tubers are harvested, they are boiled in milk in some regions, or in water in some regions, and left to dry. After it dries thoroughly, it is ground into powder in a stone mill. Dried powder roots of a mountain orchid. Turkish salep is one of the most fascinating drinks in the world. Served with cinnamon powder on top. The best food couple! One of the most popular winter drinks for visitors to Istanbul and a must-have Grand Bazaar product. You can make a mastic flavor ice-cream.
Salep is obtained from the tubers of some wild orchid species that grow underground, in various sizes, such as hazelnuts and walnuts. After the orchid tubers are harvested, they are boiled in milk in some regions, or in water in some regions, and left to dry. After it dries thoroughly, it is ground into powder in a stone mill. Dried powder roots of a mountain orchid. Turkish salep is one of the most fascinating drinks in the world. Served with cinnamon powder on top. The best food couple! One of the most popular winter drinks for visitors to Istanbul and a must-have Grand Bazaar product. You can make a mastic flavor ice-cream.
A hybrid of arborio and another rice named Stirpe 136, Turkish baldo rice is a plump, milled, short-grain rice grown in Turkey and Italy. The Turkish variety is particularly starchy and can absorb lots of moisture, which makes it very creamy and tender when cooked.