Get ready to transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Turkey with Menemen, the most mouthwatering scrambled egg dish you'll ever experience! This isn't just another egg recipe - it's a culinary adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a breakfast masterpiece that will make you fall in love with Turkish cuisine. Imagine perfectly scrambled eggs dancing with juicy tomatoes and sweet onions, creating a harmony of flavors that will revolutionize your morning meal and leave you craving more!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Turkish
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should start to break down and release their juices.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and create small wells in the tomato and onion mixture for the eggs.
- Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, keeping the yolks intact. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently stir and scramble the eggs into the tomato mixture, allowing them to cook slowly. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still creamy.
- Remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking. The eggs should remain soft and slightly runny.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, preferably with warm crusty bread or Turkish pide.
Tips
- Choose ripe, fresh tomatoes for the most authentic and flavorful result. The juicier the tomatoes, the more delicious your Menemen will be.
- Control your heat carefully - medium-low is key to achieving those creamy, perfectly scrambled eggs without burning.
- Don't overcook the eggs! The magic of Menemen is in the slightly runny, soft texture of the scrambled eggs.
- For extra authenticity, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes (pul biber) for a traditional Turkish kick.
- Always serve immediately and with fresh, warm bread to soak up all those delicious juices.
- For variations, you can add green peppers or even some sucuk (Turkish spicy sausage) to make the dish even more exciting.Pro tip: The secret to amazing Menemen is patience and gentle cooking - let the ingredients mingle and develop their flavors slowly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 290kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 370mg
