Noun
The dried tubers of various species of Orchis, and Eulophia. It is used to make a nutritious beverage by treating the powdered preparation with hot water.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMarianna Yerasimos, Ottoman cuisine There are also several types of ice creams based on salep powder or Cornstarch with Rose water such as Dondurma (Turkish gum ice cream), dried fruit ice cream, ice cream rose petals. Source: Internet
The similarity in appearance to testes naturally accounts for salep being considered an aphrodisiac. Source: Internet