Smoked Sucuk and Egg Kaya with Chili Oil Drizzle
This is a hearty Turkish breakfast featuring smoky, spiced sucuk sausage scrambled with eggs. It's elevated with a flavorful chili oil drizzle and served alongside crusty bread for dipping. A truly satisfying way to start the day, packed with umami depth.

Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the sucuk. If the sucuk is very fatty, you can render some of the fat first by frying it in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes, then discard excess fat.
~5 min - 2
In a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced sucuk. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
~7 min - 3
While the sucuk is cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and black pepper, and whisk gently.
~1 min - 4
Push the sucuk to one side of the pan, add the butter to the other side, and let it melt. Pour in the whisked eggs.
~1 min - 5
Scramble the eggs, folding them into the sucuk. Cook until the eggs are just set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes.
~4 min - 6
In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat. Add the red pepper flakes and swirl gently for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
~1 min - 7
Drizzle the chili oil over the sucuk and eggs. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
~1 min - 8
Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread for dipping.
Tips
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of ground cumin to the sucuk while it's frying.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a non-stick pan.
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