Traditional Turkish Bici Bici
The days are getting hotter, and nothing says cool comfort quite like Bici Bici!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup wheat starch or corn starch
- 3 cups water (room temperature)
- ½ cup sugar
- Crushed ice (enough to fill serving bowls)
- 1 cup rose syrup or pomegranate syrup (for topping)
- Optional garnishes: grated coconut, chopped pistachios, or fresh fruit pieces
How To Make Traditional Turkish Bici Bici
- Combine the starch, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens into a smooth, translucent pudding.
- Pour the pudding into a shallow tray and spread evenly.
- Allow it to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
- Once chilled, cut the pudding into small cubes and place them into serving bowls.
- Cover the pudding cubes with a generous layer of crushed ice.
- Pour rose syrup (or pomegranate syrup) over the ice until it lightly colours the dessert.
- Sprinkle with coconut, pistachios, or fruit if desired, and serve immediately while cold.