Yalla Market
Turkish Menemen Recipe
Turkish
⏱ 15 mins
Easy
2 servings
Ah, a traditional Turkish breakfast! My absolute favorite way to start the day. We are going to make a beautiful, classic Menemen. It's a warm, savory dish of eggs gently scrambled with a rich tomato base, topped with melted cheese. It's perfect for scooping up with crusty bread. For this recipe, you'll need: 4 eggs, 1 medium onion, 2 tablespoons of Lurpak Butter, 3 tablespoons of Tat Tomato Paste, 50g of Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese, and some White Toast Bread for serving. Yalla, let's get cooking! Approximate nutrition per serving (excluding toast): 370 calories, 19g protein, 11g carbohydrates, 27g fat.
Ingredients
- eggs
- onion Buy: Onion Powder · ₺55.99
- Lurpak Butter
- Tat Tomato Paste Large Buy: Tat Tomato Paste Large · ₺88.99
- Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese Buy: Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese · ₺159.99
- White Toast Bread
- salt Buy: Salt · ₺29.99
- black pepper Buy: Ground Black Pepper · ₺89.99
Preparation
- Finely chop the onion. Grate or crumble the Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese and set it aside.
- Melt the Lurpak Butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Stir in the Tat Tomato Paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to deepen its rich flavor.
- Pour in about 1/4 cup of hot water and stir to create a smooth sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Crack the eggs directly into the pan over the tomato sauce.
- Allow the eggs to set for about 30 seconds, then use a spatula to gently break the yolks and swirl them into the sauce. Don't overmix; you want lovely streaks of white and yolk.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the eggs are softly set but still creamy and moist.
- Turn off the heat and immediately sprinkle the Teksüt Mozzarella Cheese over the top.
- Cover the pan for one minute to allow the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Serve immediately, right from the pan, with slices of White Toast Bread for dipping.
Pro Tips
- For a true Turkish breakfast spread (Kahvaltı), serve your Menemen with sides like Seyidoglu Strawberry Jam, Canpetek Flower Honey, and olives.
- The key to perfect Menemen is not to overcook the eggs. They should be soft, creamy, and slightly runny. They will continue to cook in the hot pan after you take it off the heat.
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the salt and pepper.
- Don't overcook the eggs! Menemen is best when it's still a bit soft and creamy.
- Serve with some fresh parsley sprinkled on top for a touch of freshness and color, if you have some on hand.
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a tiny pinch of Oncu Sweet Pepper Paste to the egg mixture before whisking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; if making for more people, cook the omelettes one at a time.
- A good non-stick pan is key for a perfect omelette that slides out easily.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the salt and pepper, or sprinkle on top when serving.
- Do not overcook the eggs! Menemen is best when it's still a bit soft, creamy, and slightly moist.