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Easy 16 min~360 kcal 7/10
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Cakalli Menemen
A rich Samsun-style menemen with reduced tomato, butter, cheese, and softly set eggs.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 2~410 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 18 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
2 servings
Quick:
For the menemen
- 4 Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 4 Eggs
- 90 g Kasar cheese
- 2 Green peppers
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the tomatoes and finely chop the green peppers.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pan and soften the green peppers for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the grated tomatoes and salt, then cook over medium heat for 9 minutes, until the liquid reduces.
9 min09:00 - 4
Briefly beat the eggs with the black pepper in a separate bowl.
- 5
Pour the eggs into the pan and stir from the edge toward the center for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the kasar cheese and cook for 3 minutes, until it melts and the menemen stays creamy.
3 min03:00 - 7
Serve Cakalli menemen hot without letting it sit in the pan.
💡 Tip: After grating the tomatoes, cook off the excess liquid in the pan; adding cheese early can make it stick, so the last 3 minutes are safer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Cakalli menemen straight from a small copper pan with optional stone-oven bread and strong tea for breakfast.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
21
g protein
10
g carbs
32
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 10%Fat 70%
11.8g
Sugar
5.8g
Fiber
1508.9mg
Sodium
22g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cakalli Menemen make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Cakalli Menemen take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Cakalli Menemen difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cakalli Menemen have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 10g, fat: 32g.Which allergens does Cakalli Menemen contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cakalli Menemen need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Cakalli Menemen filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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