Recipe: Menemen

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish that combines scrambled eggs with sautéed tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and a blend of spices. Typically cooked in a copper sahan (shown), this savory dish is perfect for a hearty and flavorful start to your day. The rich, vibrant flavors meld beautifully, making Menemen a versatile and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed with fresh bread. Whether you're looking to spice up your breakfast routine or explore global cuisines, this Menemen recipe is a must-try!

Breakfast | Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 3-4 Eggs

• 1 large Tomato, diced

• 1 Bell Pepper, diced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Biber Salcasi (spicy Turkish pepper paste), can also use gochujang paste but will be sweeter or add fresh or dried chilies to tomato pepper mix

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• sea salt, cracked pepper to taste

• 1 tsp+ olive oil or butter

Directions:

1. Prepare vegetables

2. Heat pan over medium high heat

3. Add oil or butter and heat

4. Add tomato, garlic, pepper and saute 10+ minutes until softened and thickened

5. Add biber salcasi and spices, salt and pepper

6. Crack eggs into the pan and gently stir continuously. You don’t want the eggs to burn to the pan or get crispy - they should be cooking in the hot tomato pepper mix

7. Once the eggs are thoroughly cooked (opaque, not translucent), serve on plate or in bowl with toasted bread

Love the pan we have? Ours is from a coppersmith at the Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkiye but you can find a similar one here! Works on the stovetop and is a beautiful serving dish.