Turkish Menemen

Name: Turkish Menemen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4-5 medium Tomatoes (peeled and diced or grated); 3 medium Green peppers (finely chopped); 2 Egg yolks (can use whole eggs for a different texture); 50 grams Cheddar cheese (grated, or Kashar cheese); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (optional, to taste)

Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast dish, similar to scrambled eggs, but cooked with sautéed peppers and tomatoes, then finished with eggs and cheese. This recipe provides a simple and flavorful way to prepare this hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick savory breakfast.

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Sautéing green peppers in butter

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Turkish

English

Nutrition (per serving)

330

Calories

11g

Protein

17g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Tomatoes cooking down with peppers

Ingredients

Tomatoes
(peeled and diced or grated)
4 medium
Green peppers
(finely chopped)
3 medium
Egg yolks
(can use whole eggs for a different texture)
2
Cheddar cheese
(grated, or Kashar cheese)
50 grams
Butter
2 tablespoons
Salt
(to taste)
1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes
(optional, to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black pepper
(optional, to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Crushing the tomato and pepper mixture

Instructions

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Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green peppers and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes.
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Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green peppers and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes.
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Ensure peppers are tender but not browned for the best texture.
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Add the diced or grated tomatoes to the pan with the softened peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce, approximately 10 minutes.
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Add the diced or grated tomatoes to the pan with the softened peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce, approximately 10 minutes.
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Cooking the tomatoes thoroughly creates the rich base for the Menemen.
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Use a potato masher or a fork to gently crush the cooked tomato and pepper mixture in the pan, creating a slightly chunky sauce.
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Use a potato masher or a fork to gently crush the cooked tomato and pepper mixture in the pan, creating a slightly chunky sauce.
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Don't mash completely smooth; a little texture is desirable.
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Make two small wells in the mixture and carefully drop an egg yolk into each. Sprinkle with salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and then generously top with grated cheddar cheese.
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Make two small wells in the mixture and carefully drop an egg yolk into each. Sprinkle with salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and then generously top with grated cheddar cheese.
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You can swirl the egg yolks slightly into the mixture if you prefer them less runny.
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Cover the pan and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the egg yolks are set to your desired consistency. Serve immediately, directly from the pan, often with crusty bread.
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Cover the pan and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the egg yolks are set to your desired consistency. Serve immediately, directly from the pan, often with crusty bread.
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For runny yolks, cook less; for firmer yolks, cook a bit longer. Adjust cooking time based on preference.