Dondurma(Ice Cream)
Traditional Turkish ice cream with a chewy texture.
Ingredients
- •Milk
- •Sugar
- •Salep
- •Mastic
Instructions
Mix Ingredients
Combine milk, sugar, salep, and mastic in a pot.
Heat Mixture
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
Chill
Pour the mixture into a container and let it cool to room temperature.
Freeze
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Serve
Serve the ice cream in cones or cups.
Dondurma is a traditional Turkish ice cream known for its unique chewy texture and resistance to melting.
This delightful treat has its origins in the city of KahramanmaraÅŸ, where it is often referred to as MaraÅŸ ice cream.
To make Dondurma, a mixture of milk, sugar, salep (a flour made from the tubers of wild orchids), and mastic (a resin) is used. The salep and mastic give the ice cream its distinctive chewiness and elasticity.
For a personalized touch, you can add flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit to the ice cream mixture.
In Turkey, Dondurma is typically served in cones or cups, and it is common to see street vendors using long-handled paddles to stretch and shape the ice cream before serving it to customers.
While Dondurma is a delicious and refreshing treat, it is important to enjoy it in moderation due to its high sugar content.