Bici bici facts for kids
Have you ever heard of a cool, refreshing dessert from Turkey? That's Bici bici (pronounced bee-jee bee-jee)! It's also sometimes called bicibici muhallebisi. This special treat is a popular Turkish dessert, especially when the weather gets warm.
What is Bici Bici?
Bici bici is a super light and refreshing dessert. It's a favorite in southern Turkey, especially in cities like Adana and Mersin. People love to eat it during the hot summer months because it helps them cool down. It's a classic part of the Mediterranean region's food culture.
How is Bici Bici Made?
Making Bici bici is quite interesting! It's prepared with just a few simple ingredients:
- Crushed ice: This is what makes it so cold and refreshing.
- Starch: This is cooked to make a jelly-like base.
- Syrup: This adds a sweet flavor.
First, the starch is cooked with water until it becomes thick. Then, it's spread out in a tray and left to cool down. Once it's firm, it's cut into small pieces. Next, these pieces are flavored with a sweet syrup. The most common flavor for the syrup is rose water, which gives it a lovely floral taste. Finally, the flavored starch pieces are placed over a pile of crushed ice and often sprinkled with a little extra sugar on top before serving.
See also
In Spanish: Bici bici para niños
