Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowTurkish · breakfastMenemenA traditional Turkish breakfast of eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and melted cheese, served with bread.total25 minprep10 mincook15 minservings4Original recipe on turkishfoodtravel.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Menemen to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servings1 large common tomato2 medium sweet or mild peppers70 g about 3-4 slices Kashar cheese ), (mozzarella-like, for melting80 g 80g Turkish white cheese, Beyaz Peynir, feta-like – optional3 medium eggs, adjust based on preference0.5 tsp Salt and “pul biber” chili flakes to taste, optional2 tbsp butter2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, optional, chopped1 clove garlic, optional, sliced50 g sujuk or pastrami, for extra flavor, slicedStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Dice the tomatoes into medium-sized chunks. If the skin is too thick, peel them.2Step 2: Slice the peppers. Use a combination of light green and dark green peppers for balanced heat. If using, slice the capia pepper and köy biberi as well.3Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. If using, add chopped onions and garlic at this stage. Cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.4Step 4: Add the sliced peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Cover the pan to help steam them.5Step 5: Add the diced tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook until tomatoes soften and release juices, about 5-7 minutes. Lightly mash the tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher for a chunky sauce.6Step 6: Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisk lightly, and pour over the tomato and pepper mixture.7Step 7: Tear the Kashar cheese into pieces and scatter over the eggs. Cover and cook until eggs are set and cheese melts, about 5 minutes.8Step 8: Serve hot with crusty Turkish bread or any bread of choice.getsaucepan.com/r/e88f8ddf-f738-47fa-be8c-16a6480989c8 · Original: https://www.turkishfoodtravel.com/2024/08/15/menemen-turkish-egg/
