🧆 Turkish Menemen Recipe – A Classic Turkish Breakfast Dish

🥄 Introduction

Menemen is a beloved Turkish br

eakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, gently cooked in olive oil. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Menemen is served hot with crusty Turkish bread and is perfect for brunch or a light dinner too.

🍅 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 green bell peppers (or Turkish green peppers), thinly sliced

• 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

• 3 eggs

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Red chili flakes (optional)

• Fresh parsley or feta cheese for garnish

• Turkish bread or pita for serving

• 👨‍🍳 How to Make Turkish Menemen (Step-by-Step)

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.

  3. Stir in the sliced green peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes.

  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture becomes soft and saucy.

  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if desired. 

  6. Crack the eggs directly into the pan over the tomato-pepper mixture. 

  7. You can gently stir for a scrambled version, or leave them whole and cover the pan for 2–3 minutes if you prefer runny yolks. 

  8. Garnish with feta cheese or parsley, and serve hot with bread

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💡 Tips:

• Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best taste.

• Don’t overcook the eggs – Menemen should be soft and a bit runny.

• Add spicy sausage (Sucuk) or cheese for variety.

• You can also add cumin or paprika for an extra flavor boost.

• ❓ FAQs

  Q1: Can I make it vegan?
  Yes, skip the eggs and use tofu scramble for a vegan version.

  Q2: Is Menemen spicy?
  Traditionally, it's mild. You can spice it up with chili flakes.

  Q3: Can I store leftovers?
  It's best eaten fresh, but you can refrigerate the tomato-pepper base and add eggs when reheating.

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