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Menemen

Menemen

Recipe Book: Arabic/North African

You’ll love this easy menemen recipe of soft, perfectly scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions! This simple one-pan dish comes together in 20 minutes or less, and makes the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite crusty bread to serve along!
Turkish Breakfast

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4 people

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Preparation


1

Step 1

In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and season with kosher salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly until softened (being careful not to brown the onions).

2

Step 2

Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with a little more kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, and Aleppo pepper. Cook for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften but still hold their shape (5 to 7 minutes).

3

Step 3

Push the tomato and pepper mixture to one side of the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the beaten egg, and cook briefly, stirring gently as needed, until the eggs are just set. Fold the tomato mixture into the eggs.

4

Step 4

Finish with a little EVOO and more Aleppo pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if you need a little kick. Serve immediately with thick slices of bread.

Notes

This hearty egg scramble gets its name from the Turkish market town of Menemen, a small town located just off the main highway of north Izmir.
Menemen is a simple and versatile one-pan dish that comes together in 20 minutes or less! It can be served for brunch or dinner with potato pancakes or crusty bread (thick slices are best to sop up all the goodness).
Menemen vs. Shakshuka: Menemen and shakshuka are close cousins, sharing key ingredients like eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, but differ in seasoning and preparation. In menemen, eggs are scrambled, while in shakshuka, they are braised undisturbed.
Tips for the best menemen: 1. Start with quality ingredients (firm green bell peppers, smooth but yielding tomatoes, quality extra-virgin olive oil). 2. Do not overcook the eggs; scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set for moist, pillow-y eggs. 3. Serve with thick slices of hearty, country-style bread for dunking.

  • Prep Time

    10 min
  • Cook Time

    15 min
  • Serves

    4 people
  • Calories

    164.7
Recipe By

Recipe By

Suzy Karadsheh

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