Menemen - Turkish Egg Dish
A simple and delicious Turkish breakfast dish with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese.
15m3Servings
Nutrition
284kcal
11gProtein
8gCarbs
24gFat
Ingredients
Olive Oil
2½ tbsp
Butter
1 tbsp
Green Pepper
3.5 pieces
Tomato
2 pieces
Turkish Feta Cheese
⅓ cup
Egg
3.5 pieces
Salt
To taste
to taste
Red Pepper Flakes
To taste
to taste
Instructions
1Prepare the Vegetables
5m
5mPrep Peppers
Cut the green peppers, removing stems and seeds, then chop them into cubes.
Prep Tomatoes
Grate the tomatoes.
2Cook the Base
7m
7mSauté Peppers
Heat olive oil and butter in a 23cm (9-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped green peppers and sauté until browned.
Add Tomatoes
Add the grated tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes are well cooked and shiny.
3Add Cheese and Eggs
3m
3mSeason and Add Cheese
Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Add the Turkish feta cheese and cook until it melts, about 30-40 seconds. If the cheese is watery, cook a bit longer.
Add Eggs
Crack the eggs into the skillet. Break them slightly, but do not overmix. Partially cover the skillet, leaving the lid ajar to prevent steaming the eggs.
4Serve
Serve Hot
Serve the menemen hot, traditionally with Turkish breakfast and tea. It's often eaten by dipping bread into the dish.
Tips
Don't overcook the eggs; they should remain slightly runny.
Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.