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Bici Bici Original Türkiye

Bici Bici (Traditional Turkish Ice Dessert)

Bici Bici is a famous Turkish summer dessert from Adana made with starch jelly, crushed ice, and sweet syrup. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for hot weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Turkish Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the starch jelly:
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rose water or orange blossom water
  • For serving:
  • Crushed ice as needed
  • Cherry or strawberry syrup as needed

Method
 

  1. Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water until smooth.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and transparent.
  3. Add sugar and rose water, mix well, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Cut into cubes, add crushed ice, and top with syrup before serving.