Authentic Turkish Menemen Recipe
Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes and green peppers. Regional and household versions vary, especially in whether onions are used; this version follows the simple tomato-pepper-egg style.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green peppers thinly sliced
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes peeled if desired and diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional pul biber / red pepper flakes
- Optional parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
- Add green peppers and cook until softened.
- Add tomatoes and salt; cook until tomatoes break down and excess liquid reduces.
- Crack eggs directly into the tomato mixture.
- Stir gently for a soft, creamy texture or leave larger curds, according to preference.
- Cook until the eggs are fully set to your preferred texture and serve immediately with bread.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.