Stretchy and Chewy Turkish Ice Cream!

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My first encounter with Turkish ice cream happened almost a year ago in Turkey. I saw many Turkish ice cream stalls on the streets and got intrigued so I bought it. Turned out Turkish ice cream is different from the usual ice cream because it is so chewy and thick that you can cut it with fork!

Different from the usual ice cream, Turkish ice cream is made with the addition of mastic resin and salep powder. These two  change the structure of the ice cream and lower its melting point. Turkish ice cream makers also use large paddles to knead the ice cream to build on the elasticity. So that's the secret of why Turkish ice cream has stretchy and chewy texture!

Too bad in NYC there are not many places where you can get Turkish ice cream. The only place I know is Victory Garden in West Village. Do you guys know where else to buy Turkish ice cream? Please do let me know because I have been craving for it!