Ice Cream
Dondurma
Turkey
Turkish ice cream made with milk, sugar, salep (orchid root powder), and mastic, giving it a uniquely stretchy, chewy texture that resists melting. Vendors perform theatrical tricks with the ice cream, stretching and flipping it with long metal paddles. The Kahramanmaraş region is particularly famous for its high-quality dondurma.
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What it is
A closer look at Dondurma.
Turkish ice cream made with milk, sugar, salep (orchid root powder), and mastic, giving it a uniquely stretchy, chewy texture that resists melting. Vendors perform theatrical tricks with the ice cream, stretching and flipping it with long metal paddles. The Kahramanmaraş region is particularly famous for its high-quality dondurma.
What to look for
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Stretchy chewy texture, slow to melt, subtle floral flavor from salep, served with a flat scoop and wafer, often with vendor tricks.
Where it belongs
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