Do not fry dry eggs
Let the eggs set only gently. Menemen should remain creamy and not decay like scrambled eggs.
Turkish Recipe
Menemen
In the case of menemen, the consistency counts: peppers and tomatoes are slowly cooked softly, then the eggs are added. They should remain creamy and not be stirred dry. Onion is optional and makes the dish more savoury.
Total time
25 min
Calories
260 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Serve the menemen creamy from the pan
This Menemen recipe is fast, but not arbitrary. Mature tomatoes, green peppers, some 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 of tomatoes, green peppers and eggs. The eggs are only gently set so that the pan remains juicy and fits perfectly with fresh bread.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut vegetables
Cut peppers into rings, dice tomatoes or rub coarsely. Use onion only if you want to taste more savoury.
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2
Sweat peppers
Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Fry peppers and optionally onion for 4 to 5 minutes.
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3
Boil tomatoes
Add tomatoes, peppers, pul biber, salt and pepper. Simmer open until the tomatoes are juicy but not watery.
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4
Gently set eggs
whisk the eggs or put them directly into the pan. Stir gently and let them set creamy in a mild 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
Cook watery tomatoes a little longer in advance. Good canned tomatoes help in winter.
Eat with bread
Fresh bread is a practical part of this because it absorbs the tomato egg sauce.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Many varieties are cooked without onion. Then peppers, tomatoes and eggs are more prominent.
For a hearty version fry sucuc slices first and then add peppers and tomatoes.
Nutrition per serving
260kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
13.0 gProtein
18.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Menemen
Both are common. Without onion, Menemen tastes lighter and more tomato, with onion it becomes more savoury and satisfying.
The eggs should bind the tomato sauce, but should not be flaked dry. Therefore, allow to harden only in mild heat and do not stir for too long.
Yes, especially outside the tomato season. Good pieces of tomatoes or pasted tomatoes work, but should cook a bit.
Fresh bread is the most important side dish. This includes olives, cucumber, feta, yoghurt or a small herbal salad.
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