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Onion menemen adds a delightful touch to the classic menemen recipe. Here are the details of this delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 green peppers
- 1 red pepper
- 1 large onion
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optionally, finely chopped parsley (for serving)
Instructions:
- Start by washing and chopping the tomatoes into cubes.
- Wash the green and red peppers, then chop them into small pieces.
- Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onions until they become soft and lightly browned.
- Add the green and red peppers to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until the tomatoes release their juices and cook down.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste, and continue cooking until the tomatoes are completely cooked.
- Crack the eggs into the pan and stir with a spatula until cooked to your desired consistency.
- Remove the onion menemen from the heat and serve hot.
- Optionally, garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving.
Enhancing Your Menemen Recipe
- Cheese: Additionally, you can enrich your recipe by adding white cheese or cheddar cheese.
- Spices: Furthermore, experiment with flavors by incorporating red pepper flakes, oregano, or cumin.
- Vegetables: Moreover, for added color and flavor, consider adding mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
- Chicken or Pastrami: For a more filling option, try incorporating chicken pieces or pastrami.
- Sauces: To elevate the taste, you can enhance it with yogurt or hot sauce.
- Serving Suggestions: Garnish your dish with parsley or dill to create a visually appealing presentation.
- Bread Varieties: Lastly, serve with fresh bread slices or opt for various breads like simit.
