Salep

The word “salep” describes an ingredient, the plant that it is made from, and a class of desserts made from it. Salep Flour is made from the dried, crushed root of the Salep Plant, a flowering plant found wild and cultivated throughout the Veldt. This flour has a faintly sweet and nutty flavor, and is used as a thickener in sweet drinks and puddings, which are collective referred to as “Salep” or “Sha’loop”. Popular flavoring additives include ground roasted Qerrus Acorns, assorted spices, Saffron, and Blossom Water.

(Turkish Salep, English Saloop, pudding, chai latte)