In Videos: Istanbul Ice Cream Trickery
Since Turkish ice cream, or dondurma, is much tougher and chewier than American ice cream or gelato, it lends itself well to being stretched and played around with. In this video taken at an ice cream stand in Istanbul, the vendor makes a show while paddling a towering chocolate and nut-covered ice cream cone for his customer by repeatedly taking it away and pretending to let it drop. I'd enjoy this show the first time around, but after a while I could see myself thinking, "Gimmethedamnicecream." Still, after learning about dondurma, my interest in visiting Istanbul has jumped about 500%. Watch the video after the jump.
Istanbul Ice Cream Trickery
[via Mizgin]
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8 Comments:
Why do they want to make fun of their customers!
Gregory at 12:35PM on 01/14/09
I think that's awesome! And now I want to taste it...mmm...
Linnea Covington at 1:20PM on 01/14/09
I would hope they'd only do that for the tourists and not for the locals...because then, as a local, I'd definitely be aggravated after the 15th time and telling him to gimmemydamnicecream! Take me with you, Robyn!
uninorth at 1:50PM on 01/14/09
I was totally into this type of ice cream because of its elasticity, but once I tasted it? Never again. The root extract that gives dondurma its chewiness also has a weird chemically aftertaste. I guess I'll stick to ice cream the old fashioned way, without bounce.
Eaterlover at 3:50PM on 01/14/09
You should go to Turkey, it is a beautiful and friendly country - I never tried dondurma but there are oh, so many other culinary delights to enjoy. I get cravings for lahmacun, sort of their version of pizza, and börek, little savory pastries....yum.
Jeana at 4:15PM on 01/14/09
I've heard of an orchid ice cream that is supposed to be chewy...is this the same thing?
akk328 at 5:09PM on 01/14/09
I saw these guys at various night markets in Taiwan also... one of them was along the shore at Danshui in Taipei.
melodylio at 7:45PM on 01/14/09
@akk328
Yes, it's made with salep flour, from ground orchid roots.
I liked the taste, plus it takes more than twice as long as normal ice cream to melt. They also make a wintry drink thickened with salep flour that is equally good. I can't say enough good things about Istanbul or Turkish food- go if you have the chance!
bialy at 9:34PM on 01/14/09