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menemen

Traditional dish from Türkiye

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About menemen

Turkish tomato, fresh pepper and optional onion with egg.

Menemen is a popular traditional Turkish dish that includes eggs, tomato, green peppers, and spices such as ground black and red pepper cooked in olive oil. Menemen is commonly eaten for breakfast and served with bread. Its name originates from a small town in İzmir Province. Menemen may be made with onions, but the addition of onions is often debated and is more common when the dish is eaten as a main dish, rather than at breakfast.

Components

  • egg as food

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Türkiye
Traditional Türkiye cuisine

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