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Menemen

Cultural Context

Originating from Turkey, Menemen is a beloved breakfast dish that showcases the region's fresh produce and simple cooking methods. Traditionally enjoyed with bread, it brings families together at the breakfast table. Today, Menemen has gained popularity beyond Turkey, with variations appearing in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

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4 servings
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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped (optional)
3 green peppers, chopped
4 cups chopped tomatoes or canned tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, sliced (optional)
3 green onions, 2 for cooking and 1 for the garnish
½ teaspoon salt
6 free-range eggs
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mint leaves for garnish
1

Heat olive oil in a pan, preferably an iron cast.

2

Add in chopped onion and green peppers, saute until tender.

3

Add in tomatoes, garlic and green onions, let it simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring frequently until it thickens.

4

Sprinkle salt over it.

5

Using a spoon make rooms for each egg and break eggs into those hollows.

6

Let it simmer uncovered until the eggs are slightly cooked for 8-10 minutes. Help egg whites cook well with a spoon. If you like the yolks hard, cook longer.

7

Sprinkle ground black pepper over it.

8

Garnish with chopped green onion and mint leaves. Serve in the pan.

Equipment Needed

iron cast pan

Allergens

milkeggs

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