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Menemen recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this Turkish egg delight!
Ingredients
- 30 ml olive oil
- 100 g onion
- 100 g green bell pepper
- 400 g tomatoes
- 8 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10 g parsley
How to make Menemen
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté 1 finely chopped onion and 1 diced green bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add 400 g of diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to break down.
- Crack 4 eggs directly into the skillet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Stir gently for about 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still soft in the center.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from heat to avoid overcooking.
- Garnish the dish with a handful of chopped parsley for freshness before serving.
- Serve warm with bread or flatbreads on the side.
What is Menemen?
Menemen is a traditional dish from Turkey, cooked in a pan, and takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. It is built around tomatoes, onion and green bell pepper. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Menemen take?
At 25 minutes it is quicker than 98% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 22 dishes built on tomatoes. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Menemen?
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
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