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Turkish · Breakfast

Menemen

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg

Menemen is a Turkish dish. Reduce watery tomatoes before adding eggs.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Turkish
Course
Breakfast

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

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Base

Eggs

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; food thermometer; whisk or electric mixer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Base · About 8 min

  1. Cook peppers in oil from 30 ml olive oil, 200 g green peppers, diced, 500 g tomatoes, chopped, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp chili flakes 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and seasoning; simmer 8 minutes.

Eggs · About 5 min

  1. Beat 6 eggs lightly and pour into sauce.

Set · About 5 min

  1. Stir gently over low heat 3–5 minutes until eggs set and reach 71°C / 160°F.

    Check: Look for this result: eggs set and reach 71°C / 160°F.

Tips

  • Reduce watery tomatoes before adding eggs.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use mild bell peppers instead of long green peppers.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Menemen one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Menemen?

Reduce watery tomatoes before adding eggs.

What can I substitute in Menemen?

Use mild bell peppers instead of long green peppers.

Can I prepare Menemen ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Menemen one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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