How to make menemen? Here is a delicious menemen recipe!

Menemen, an indispensable delight for breakfast tables, manages to be a favorite for people of all ages with its practical preparation and rich ingredients. Preparing this classic dish of Turkish cuisine at home is extremely easy.

INGREDIENTS

3 ripe tomatoes

2 green peppers

3 eggs

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

Optional: Cheese, sucuk (Turkish sausage), or pastırma (cured beef)

PREPARATION

Prepare the vegetables

First, grate the tomatoes or chop them into small cubes. Finely chop the peppers as well.

Sauté the peppers

Add the olive oil to the pan and sauté the peppers over medium heat for a few minutes. Continue sautéing until the peppers are soft.

Add the tomatoes

Add the grated or chopped tomatoes over the sautéed peppers. Cook until the tomatoes release their juices and slightly reduce.

Add the eggs

Crack the eggs into the tomato and pepper mixture. You can whisk the eggs by mixing them completely or cook them without breaking the yolks. Add salt and black pepper to the mixture. Optionally, cheese, sucuk, or pastırma can also be added at this stage.

Serving

Once the eggs are cooked, the menemen is ready! You can serve it hot and enjoy it with fresh bread.

Tip

If you prefer a juicier menemen, be careful not to let the tomatoes lose all their liquid. Additionally, you can achieve a creamier texture by using cheese.

Menemen is a recipe that seems simple but can make a difference with small touches. You can diversify the ingredients according to your own taste and try different versions.

Bon appétit!

News Source: 12punto