Traditional Turkish Menemen with Sun-Ripened Field Tomatoes
Authentic Turkish menemen made with juicy sweet field tomatoes, sautéed green peppers, and gently folded farm eggs in sizzling country butter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Chop
Peel the heirloom tomatoes and dice into small chunks. Seed and finely slice the green peppers.
Sauté Peppers
Melt farm butter with a splash of olive oil in a copper skillet. Add green peppers and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Simmer Tomatoes
Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 7-8 minutes until tomatoes break down into a thick, juicy sauce.
Crack Eggs
Crack the fresh farm eggs directly over the bubbling tomato mixture.
Gently Fold
Gently swirl with a spatula to disperse the whites into the sauce while keeping the yolks mostly intact and velvety. Cook for 2-3 minutes until set yet soft.
Serve
Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot in the skillet with thick slices of crusty artisan bread.
Chef's Tips & Tricks
Peel the tomatoes before cooking. Allow them to simmer until their juices reduce into a thick sauce before adding the eggs. Fold gently with a spatula so the yolks remain silky and luscious.