Menemen with Feta - Turkish Scrambled Eggs
Menemen with Feta - Turkish Scrambled Eggs - An Easy recipe for Turkish Menemen
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Or Veg Oil
- 1 large Red Onion Diced
- ½ Red (Bell) Pepper Diced
- 2 Sivri Peppers Cut into rounds or 6 Padron Peppers or 1/2 Green Pepper
- ¾ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 tsp Aleppo Chilli Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 large Tomatoes Diced or Pureed
- 4 large Eggs
- 100 g Feta Crumbled
Optional Spices
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Optional
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin Optional
Instructions
- Add oil to a frying pan and heat gently before adding Onions. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes till softened.
- Add Red Peppers and Sivir Peppers. Then saute for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Stir in Red Chilli Flakes, Aleppo Chilli and Salt and Pepper. If you are using the optional Spices, add them in now. Cook for 1 minute. Then stir in Tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Create spaces in the tomato mixture and crack in the Eggs.
- Let the whites set a little and then scramble gently. Crumble over some Feta. Cook for a few minutes and then remove from the heat. Check the seasoning before serving.
Notes
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With Turkish Bagel Or your favorite Crusty Bread With Garlicky Yoghurt A lot of Turkish food has a garlicky yoghurt accompaniment that works with all the gorgeous flavours in any of their delicious food! To make simply combine 1/2 cup yoghurt, a little olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 clove crushed Garlic, Black pepper and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to combine. In a wrap Or with some flatbread. In a breakfast sandwich With Tomatoes and other Vegetables. Perhaps some Halloumi too. As part of Kahlvalti A classic Turkish breakfast, better known as 'kahvaltı' (kah-VAHL'tuh) consists of:fresh cheeses like feta and kashkaval, black and green olives, fresh-baked white bread, fruit preserves, honey, sweet butter and plenty of brewed black tea served in Turkish tea glasses.' The Spruce
variations
There are several ways to make this traditional Turkish egg dish, here are some other variations that you may like to try: Add some Rose Harissa or Smoked Harissa. Add some Sivri Biber. Add chopped green bell peppers instead of Padron or Sivri Peppers.menemen storage
Menemen is best eaten fresh but here is what to do if you have leftovers: Fridge It can be stored in the fridge for 3 days in a covered plate. To reheat, simply reheat in a pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes.Or place in the microwave and heat in 10 second bursts. Freezer Menemen can be frozen for up to 3 months. To store in the freezer, wrap tightly or place into freezer bags or an airtight container. To reheat, simply add to a pan with preheated oil and cook covered gently over a low flame.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1416IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
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