World Flavors Cookbook

Menemen

A traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, and spices, scrambled to a creamy consistency.

Cuisine: Turkey

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 green peppers (Sivri or Anaheim)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp pul biber, salt
• Fresh bread for dipping

Instructions

1. Sauté chopped peppers in butter until soft.
2. Add tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
3. Whisk eggs lightly and pour into the pan. Stir gently over low heat until eggs are just set but still creamy.
4. Garnish with pul biber and serve directly in the pan with warm bread.