How To Make MENEMEN, Famous Turkish Egg Dish

Tomatoes

• 1 large tomato similar to beef tomato and 2 plum tomatoes (meaty and ideal for cooking) You can use whatever is available on the market. Of course it is always better to have fresh from the season but if not, try frozen chopped tomatoes or canned, common variety

Peppers:

• 2-3 medium sweet pepper Thin “kıl biber” is commonly used at homes if available but light green peppers and “köy biberi” in darker green color which isnt spicy as well are also commonly used, or mild peppers

Cheese:

• 70 g kashar cheese mozzarella-like, for melting, about 3-4 slices
• 80 g Turkish white cheese Beyaz Peynir, feta-like - optional, 80 grams
• 3-4 medium egg adjust based on preference

Seasonings:

• 1/2 tsp salt optional, to taste
• 1/2 tsp pul biber chili flakes optional, to taste

Fats:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Additions:

• 1 medium onion optional, chopped
• 1-2 cloves garlic optional, sliced
• 50-70 g sujuk for extra flavor, or pastrami, sliced