Menemen (Turkish-Style Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes, Onions, and Chilies) Recipe

Name: Menemen (Turkish-Style Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes, Onions, and Chilies) Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) hot paprika (see note); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional); 1 small onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup; 39g); 3/4 cup (90g) finely diced shishito, Padrón, or Chinese green long pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (100g) chopped peeled ripe fresh tomatoes or drained canned tomatoes; 4 eggs (200g), lightly beaten; Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional; see note)

Instructions

Cook:25min

After a week and a half in Turkey, this was the one dish that my sister, my wife, and I were consistently craving. Menemen is a dish of eggs scrambled just until barely set, mixed with tomatoes, chilies, and tons of olive oil. I love to eat it with a side of salty cheese, olives, and some good crusty bread.

Updated at: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:35:42 GMT