Menemen with Sucuk and Smoked Paprika
A classic Turkish breakfast dish, Menemen, gets a smoky and spicy upgrade with the addition of savory sucuk and smoked paprika. This hearty scramble features ripe tomatoes, peppers, and onions cooked until tender, creating a flavorful base for the eggs.

Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice the sucuk into thin rounds.
~2 min - 2
Finely chop the onion and green bell pepper.
~3 min - 3
Dice the tomatoes and mince the garlic.
~4 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sucuk and cook for 3-4 minutes until it releases some of its fat and starts to crisp.
~4 min - 5
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the sucuk. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
~7 min - 6
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
~1 min - 7
Add the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce has thickened slightly.
~8 min - 8
Create wells in the tomato mixture and crack the eggs directly into them. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency.
~5 min - 9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the smoked paprika.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious tomato and egg mixture.
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