Menemen With Tomatoes And Eggs

Menemen With Tomatoes And Eggs

A classic Turkish breakfast dish of tender green peppers, reduced ripe tomatoes, and gently stirred eggs, served while soft and creamy.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the olive oil and butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the green peppers and cook until softened without browning.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Butter, 150.0 gr Green Bell Pepper, 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  2. Step 2

    Add the tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the excess liquid reduces.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Salt, 600.0 gr Tomato, 1.0 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl, add the black pepper, and beat briefly until the yolks and whites are loosely combined.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 piece Egg

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Reduce to low heat and pour the beaten eggs into the tomato mixture. Stir gently until the eggs are softly set with no liquid egg remaining and have reached 71°C, then remove from the heat.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Cook the egg mixture to 71°C, serve promptly, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Reheat leftovers thoroughly before serving.

Risk factors

  • raw eggs
  • cross-contamination from eggs
  • prompt service of a cooked egg dish