Menemen,
Turkish scrambled eggs, it is enjoyed both for breakfast and as a complete meal. It’s best in summer when sweet green chilies and juicy tomatoes abound. The best part of menemen whether you’re a great cook or an aspiring one, you can’t go wrong menemen; the ingredients ensure the taste. Traditional ingredients essential for menemen they are eggs, tomato, peppers (preferably sweet green peppers), parsley and the controversial “onion”: Turks are divided when it comes to eating menemen with or without onion. I am a lifelong member of the “no onion” camp.6 eggs, well beaten
4-5 juicy tomatoes, cut into cubes
4 fresh peppers, finely chopped (if you can’t find sweet green chilies, use sweet Italian or shishito peppers, banana peppers, or any pepper you like)
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
salt
1/3 cup feta/white cheese, diced fresh mozzarella, ricotta, or any type of cheese you want to try.
1-2 tablespoons of oil or butter
optional
2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
If necessary: 1 small onion, finely chopped
Nothing is written in stone, so you can use more or less of anything above.
-[If you would like to try menemen with onion, in a frying pan heat oil and add onion. Cook on medium until they’re soft but not browned.]
-Add fresh peppers and cook 2-3 minutes.
-Once cooked, add the cherry tomatoes and salt. Wait until the tomatoes turn dark red and cook a little.
-Just before the eggs are cooked, add your favorite cheese and chopped parsley.
-Serve with bread.
