Do not fry eggs dry
Let the eggs only gently thicken. Menemen should remain creamy and not crumble like scrambled eggs.
Turkish Recipe
Menemen
Menemen's consistency is what counts: peppers and tomatoes are cooked slowly until soft, then eggs are added. They should remain creamy and not be mixed dry. Onions are optional and make the dish more hearty.
Total time
25 min
Calories
260 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Serve creamy from the pan
This Menemen recipe is quick, but not arbitrary. Ripe tomatoes, green peppers, a little butter or olive oil and carefully cooked eggs make an aromatic breakfast or light dinner. With Pul biber, parsley and bread, it becomes an uncomplicated Turkish dish.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Breakfast
Vegetarian Dinners
Lunch
Recipe
Menemen
Menemen is a Turkish pan dish made from tomatoes, green peppers and eggs. The eggs are only gently thickened to keep the pan juicy and perfectly match fresh bread.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cutting vegetables
Cut peppers into rings, dice tomatoes or grate coarsely. Use onions only if menemen is to taste more savoury.
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2
Sweat peppers
Heat olive oil and butter in a frying pan. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
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3
Boil tomatoes
Add the tomatoes, peppers, pul biber, salt and pepper. Simmer until the tomatoes are juicy but not watery.
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4
Gently melt eggs
Whisk the eggs or add them directly to the pan. Stir gently and let them rise creamy over a low heat.
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5
Serve with bread
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with fresh bread.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Menemen
Use ripe tomatoes
Boil down watery tomatoes a little longer. In winter, good canned tomatoes help.
Eating with bread
Fresh bread is practically part of it, because it absorbs the tomato-egg sauce.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Many variants are cooked without onions, with peppers, tomatoes and eggs more prominent.
For a savoury version, sauté the sukuk slices first and then add the peppers and tomatoes.
Nutrition per serving
260kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
13.0 gProtein
18.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Menemen
Both are common. Without onions, menemen taste lighter and more tomato, with onions it becomes more hearty and filling.
The eggs should thicken the tomato sauce but not dry out. Therefore, let it falter only over a mild heat and do not stir too long.
Yes, especially outside the tomato season. Good chopped tomatoes or mashed tomatoes work, but should be slightly reduced.
Fresh bread is the most important side dish. Serve with olives, cucumber, feta, yoghurt or a small herb salad.
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