Beverage

Traditional Salep

Name: Traditional Salep
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2.5 cup milk; 2 tsp salep powder; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 0.5 tsp cinnamon ground

This comforting hot beverage, popular in Turkish cuisine, is made from a special orchid flour that gives it a unique, thick texture. It's subtly sweet and often spiced with cinnamon, perfect for a cold day. Enjoy this ancient drink as a warming treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 15 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 188 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2.5 cupmilk
2 tspsalep powder
2 tbspgranulated sugar

garnish

0.5 tspcinnamon, ground

Equipment

serving cups · saucepan · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
In a small saucepan, combine the salep powder and granulated sugar, mixing well to avoid lumps.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Mixing the dry ingredients first helps to prevent the salep from clumping when the liquid is added.
2
Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
About 2 min
3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly to prevent scorching and ensure even thickening.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Continuously whisking is key to achieving a smooth, thick consistency.
4
Continue to simmer and whisk for about 5-7 minutes, or until the salep has thickened to your desired consistency, similar to a light custard.
About 7 min
5
Pour the hot salep into serving cups.
About 1 min
6
Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top of each serving before enjoying warm.
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 187.8kcal
Protein: 10.4g
Carbs: 30.8g
Fat: 3.1g
Fibre: 0.3g
Sugar: 30.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover salep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.