Classic Turkish Menemen
Traditional dish · Turkish
A traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions, cooked in a skillet. It's a flavorful and hearty start to the day.
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Ingredients
- Tomatoes4 large
- Green Peppers (Sivri Biber or similar)2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Eggs6 large
- Olive Oil4 tablespoons
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper1/2 teaspoon
- Butter (optional)1 tablespoon
- Parsley (for garnish)2 tablespoons, chopped
Steps
- 1
Finely chop the onion and green peppers. Dice the tomatoes.
- 2
Heat olive oil (and butter, if using) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped green peppers to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Make wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs directly into them. Alternatively, whisk the eggs in a bowl and pour them over the mixture.
- 6
Cook uncovered until the eggs are set to your desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes. Gently stir if you prefer a more scrambled consistency.
- 7
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
