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A steaming pan of creamy Çakallı menemen with melted cheese and fresh bread.

Authentic Çakallı Style Menemen

A premium, creamy version of the classic Turkish menemen, made with sautéed peppers, grated tomatoes, rich egg yolks, and melted kashar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 331
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Green Peppers (finely chopped)
  • 3 medium Tomatoes (grated)
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup Kashar Cheese or Mozzarella, grated
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Butter
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt (to taste)

Equipment

  • Sahan or Small Skillet: A traditional copper "sahan" is ideal, but any non-stick skillet works.
  • Box Grater: For prepping the tomatoes and the cheese.
  • Silicone Spatula: To ensure you can stir the eggs and cheese smoothly without scratching the pan.

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet and add the chopped peppers. Sauté until they are completely soft.
    Sautéing chopped green peppers in a skillet for menemen.
  2. Add the grated tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
    Simmering grated tomatoes and spices in a pan.
  3. Once the sauce is reduced and flavorful, add the egg yolks.
    Adding fresh egg yolks to a simmering tomato and pepper sauce.
  4. Whisk the yolks rapidly into the sauce to create a creamy, homogeneous texture.
    Rapidly whisking egg yolks into the menemen base.
  5. Sprinkle the grated kashar cheese over the top and cover for 1 minute to melt.
    Adding a layer of grated kashar cheese to the menemen.
  6. Serve immediately while hot and bubbly directly from the pan.
    Serving hot Turkish menemen with a side of crusty bread.

Video

Notes

For the most authentic Çakallı experience, use a wooden spoon to slightly mash the peppers and tomatoes as they cook to create a more uniform sauce. Serve this with a warm loaf of "Pide" or sourdough bread to soak up every last drop of that cheesy yolk sauce!