The Turkish breakfast dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and peppers is called menemen.
Menemen is a skillet dish made primarily from eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers. The vegetables are cooked first, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices before beaten or cracked eggs are added. The eggs are usually stirred gently so the final texture remains soft rather than becoming completely firm.
The dish is commonly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and sometimes red pepper flakes. Onions are included in some versions, while others regard onion as a matter of personal or regional preference. Sucuk, a spicy Turkish sausage, can also be added, but it is an optional variation rather than a required ingredient.
Menemen is generally eaten hot with bread for dipping. It should not be confused with çılbır, which consists of poached eggs with yogurt and butter-based seasoning. Menemen is a home-style dish, and its exact consistency varies according to whether diners prefer runnier or more thoroughly cooked eggs.