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Menemen

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish made by gently simmering tomatoes, peppers, and onions in a skillet, then adding beaten eggs to create soft, creamy curds that meld with the savory tomato mixture. The dish has a vibrant, chunky appearance with a mixture of tender eggs and colorful vegetables, served hot directly from the pan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until they soften and become fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they release their juices and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes; you'll notice the aroma intensify and the tomatoes turn a deeper color.
  4. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  5. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and slightly frothy, then pour them evenly over the simmering tomato mixture.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and gently stir or fold the eggs into the vegetables, allowing them to cook slowly and develop a tender, curdy texture, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Once the eggs are set but still soft and creamy, remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately hot, garnished with herbs if desired.