How to Make the Perfect MENEMEN? 🥘 Best Turkish Egg Recipe for Breakfast with Sausage and Cheese!

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  • Опубліковано 6 бер 2020
  • Today, we're bringing you the perfect Turkish breakfast recipe: Menemen! 🥘 Learn how to create the best egg dish combined with sausage and cheese. This delicious, easy-to-make meal will make your mornings unforgettable. Join us for an eggcellent adventure in the kitchen, and start your day with a burst of flavor!
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    MENEMEN
    Servings: 2-3
    Difficulty: Medium
    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cooking time: 12 minutes
    2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced (alternatively, use tomato puree)
    2 tablespoons butter
    2 green peppers, thinly sliced (a finely chopped large bell pepper would do great as well)
    2 eggs
    6 slices of sucuk, sliced into stripes (60 gr, sucuk is a dry, spicy and fermented Turkish meat. Alternatively, you can use chorizo)
    2 slices of pastırma, finely sliced (20 gr, pastırma is a very spicy, air-dried cured beef. Bacon, prosciutto works good as well.)
    5 tablespoons grated kaşar cheese (70-75 gr, any kind of fresh melting cheese that works like mozzarella, young cheddar or gouda)
    ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • Heat a small frying pan on low heat and add the butter.
    • Add in the green peppers when the butter is barely browned.
    • Fry the peppers for about two minutes.
    • Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for 7-8 minutes with the lid on until tomatoes are soft.
    • Then, mash the tomatoes with a masher.
    • Add in the sucuk, pastırma and a tablespoon of grated kaşar cheese.
    • Give it a stir and add salt to your taste, unless you are using a salty cured meat.
    • Mix in the eggs. Place the rest of the kaşar cheese on top.
    • Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
    • Dip in your crispy bread and enjoy it with a glass of Turkish tea!
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  • @scottsharp1763
    @scottsharp1763 3 роки тому +405

    Love this video ur vibe and this recipe are sooooooo wonderfully addictive, THANK U SO MUCH....am making this for the fourth time alrets, jus gets better n better an my tomato plants are really producing rinow here in California ❤️💛💚🌍💚💛❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому +25

      it is so nice to hear 🥰

    • @susanscovill6817
      @susanscovill6817 3 роки тому +14

      Scott Sharp Thats because your tomatoes know they’re destined for greatness in a great recipe. Lol

    • @alishbahnoor2443
      @alishbahnoor2443 3 роки тому +2

      @@Refika Plz share your technique of making sucuk in 10 minutes...
      As wht you said plz....🥰
      And u r doing a great job....
      Keep it going....
      Love from Pakistan ❤️❤️

    • @veenskaur6238
      @veenskaur6238 3 роки тому +2

      Admire Ur kitchen Appliances,Too

    • @samirasang
      @samirasang 3 роки тому +1

      I enjoy watching ur recipes as they r as good as ur smile.

  • @sibelka1994
    @sibelka1994 3 роки тому +328

    "if French people made this, it would be world famous"
    As a Turkish person living in France and watching a Turkish cuisine channel in English, I can confirm 😅

    • @ingenioussterling9106
      @ingenioussterling9106 3 роки тому +2

      i think your spot on

    • @onnayoung7699
      @onnayoung7699 3 роки тому +20

      Funny thing is I live in Canada and can see more Turkish (and their neighbours) food then french. the french stole everything they know form the turks and egyptians anyway.

    • @MysteriousBreeze
      @MysteriousBreeze 2 роки тому

      The French can do one

    • @3run632
      @3run632 2 роки тому

      @@onnayoung7699 wtf are you on lmao

    • @antiochiagok2702
      @antiochiagok2702 2 роки тому +10

      @@onnayoung7699 As a Turk, Idon't think French cuisine is inspired by Turkish cuisine that much. North African maybe?

  • @ogulcanyolcu8714
    @ogulcanyolcu8714 4 роки тому +1137

    Probably the best decision you ever made in UA-cam is a channel with recipes in English. I always wanted the Turkish cuisine to become more popular and I wanted the people get it in the right way. I watched some videos some foreign cooks that cooking Turkish stuff but I don't know, they got the recipes wrong, they tried to make them in European or in a modern way bla bla, the Turkish food is not mixing great with the modern cuisine, it needs to be accepted as what it is. I've been watching you since you had a TV show, it's been 6-8 years I don't know, I was in high school. Love you so much. Hope the channel gets bigger and bigger.

    • @TheOmarhaff
      @TheOmarhaff 4 роки тому +12

      You need to come to England, within the Muslim community Turkish food is one of the most popular, heck where I live there's 4 really good ones and a dozen others of varying quality

    • @mehmetcelik86
      @mehmetcelik86 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheOmarhaff where do you live and which restaurants are good there?

    • @safranbilal7251
      @safranbilal7251 4 роки тому +9

      @@TheOmarhaff In Germany too, here is the Turkish food the most popular.

    • @TheOmarhaff
      @TheOmarhaff 4 роки тому +8

      @@mehmetcelik86 I live in Leicester brother, we have Konak, Istanbul and Sultan Ahmet all highly recommend

    • @nessiferum6200
      @nessiferum6200 4 роки тому +3

      I'm in Leicester too, I need to check out these places sometime :)

  • @Sybaris_Rex
    @Sybaris_Rex Рік тому +72

    I gotta say, one thing I love about Rekifa's cooking is how easily she just suggests alternatives without complaining about authenticity. I love Turkish cooking in general but obviously around the world different tastes and food availability is gonna happen. She makes note of what is traditional or common and then goes on to add what changes could easily be made to suit taste and availability.
    Looks fantastic, btw.

    • @supriyaalonari7378
      @supriyaalonari7378 Рік тому +1

      Correct

    • @Levvvame
      @Levvvame 8 місяців тому +1

      Her version is not authentic so maybe that is why haha. : D We have a national debate about if it should contain onion or not. (it should most def.) yet she did not even mention it. : ) the cheese, sucuk and pastirma is optional extras. The traditional menemen is more simple yet very tastier. (with onion) : )

  • @janhughes7786
    @janhughes7786 2 роки тому +5

    Hello from Wales ❤️ I was supposed to paint my walls today but I watched your videos all day instead. We had this for brunch so my husband has forgiven me 😁 I can't wait to try more of your recipes . Thank you X

  • @Mehaara
    @Mehaara 4 роки тому +16

    Love your recipes. I am German but grew up in Istanbul and your recipes and the views of the city bring me right back home. :-)

  • @bryantbravo9363
    @bryantbravo9363 3 роки тому +173

    I'm so glad UA-cam recommended me this. Going to explore Turkish food from now on

    • @medha1827
      @medha1827 3 роки тому +4

      It’s awesome. Addictive 🤤

    • @foedspaghetti3290
      @foedspaghetti3290 3 роки тому +4

      Refika’s awesome

    • @krystalgarcia3397
      @krystalgarcia3397 3 роки тому +5

      Me too! I have a big wish list of things to make from Refika’s channel!

  • @elliotlee2150
    @elliotlee2150 3 роки тому +198

    Never have I made any comments on anyone's videos but your videos with your warm personality and the beautiful people who surround you just bring not only delicious cultural cuisine of your Nation but hope in all senses to the soul. Thank you, really

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому +12

      Thank you ❤️🧿😘

  • @tmowoodz
    @tmowoodz 2 роки тому +38

    oh my lord! I just made this. how can such simple ingredients create somethings so flavorful?! 100/10 GREAT recipe!

  • @Fuice1
    @Fuice1 4 роки тому +25

    I used to have GF from Turkey a few years ago. We were together for 3-4 years. I used to visit her and her parents and omg that food though. They really know how to cook. Always got fresh veggies from the market. They were huge with strong color. The amount of different cheese they had, and the sausages. This is first time Ive seen someone make this dish in years, not exactly the same. But the amount of butter, the right ingredients, the turkish dialect, the way you peel the tomato. Brings back so many memories. Just missing cumin, that stuff was in everything

  • @gardeniagorgeous4232
    @gardeniagorgeous4232 2 роки тому +16

    Ha! Totally agree with you Refika! If the French made menemen it would be “world class”. I will tell you what’s world class… MENEMEN and cilbir and iskender kabob and hunkar begendi etc etc etc…. As an American who was introduced to Turkish food a decade ago… it doesn’t get enough love. I love all Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, and Turkish is just at the top. Its Mediterranean done BETTER… done BEST. The breads, the cheeses, the salads, the sweets. It’s a wonderland. 🥲

    • @TUNC66
      @TUNC66 3 місяці тому

      I thank you for interpreting the facts without hiding your opinions.

  • @TheBigLeRemski
    @TheBigLeRemski 2 роки тому +21

    I love the Turkisch cuisine and I have learned so much extra from your videos. In the Netherlands we are so lucky that we can find all the ingredients because of all the Turkish supermarkets. Thank you for all your tutorials, they really are great fun to watch and have inspired me to cook more Turkish recipes. A big compliment to all your colleagues too. Your videos are really nice. I think the Turkish supermarket in my neighbourhood is thankful also because I come there much more often now because of your videos.

  • @imaginative_
    @imaginative_ 3 роки тому +68

    Her explanations in English are great and makes you want to try all the dishes she’s cooking in her videos. But believe me, in Turkish she’s on a whole different level, since it’s her mother tongue. Her enthusiastic explanations always make my mouth water 😂
    seni seviyoruz Refika abla ❤️

  • @Museofmemory
    @Museofmemory 4 роки тому +56

    I've been watching random cooking videos for the last two hours. This is the one that finally broke me. I need to go cook this now.

  • @CaptainSlowbeard
    @CaptainSlowbeard 4 роки тому +240

    ahhhhh!!!!! I've been trying to figure out a meal that I had when I was a kid on holiday in turkey for the last 26 years... it was this!!! Thank you!!!!

    • @CreativeCreatorCreates
      @CreativeCreatorCreates 3 роки тому +3

      CaptainSlowbeard 💕

    • @dnrmoore4124
      @dnrmoore4124 3 роки тому +4

      Awesome , food is love

    • @falim2007
      @falim2007 3 роки тому +6

      Wow! Dude your story incapsulates just how delicious this dish is... definitely a short film worth making loool

    • @cousinjake7986
      @cousinjake7986 3 роки тому +3

      I want in on producing the short film that ends with you in Refika's kitchen

    • @CaptainSlowbeard
      @CaptainSlowbeard 3 роки тому +1

      @@cousinjake7986 :D

  • @yvonnemuseyjohnson5771
    @yvonnemuseyjohnson5771 9 місяців тому +3

    I visited Turkiye in July for 12 days and fell in love with the food, people and culture. When I came back home to Canada 🇨🇦, I just had to cook some Turkish food. I love cooking and trying new recipes. I discovered Rafika’s channel and love her energy, recipes and shared love of cooking. I made menemen for breakfast this morning and we loved it. It was a dish I tried in Istanbul. I’ve also made Rafika’s ezme and doner. All in a week of being home! Love how healthy and fresh all the food is!! ❤ Thank you, Rafika - I love your kitchen and view of the Bosporus. How lucky you are to live in such a beautiful place! I hope to return someday.

  • @ainurnaizabekova7904
    @ainurnaizabekova7904 3 роки тому +152

    Tarihinize, köklerinize ve milletinize bağlı olmanız yemeklerinize ayrı bir tat, size olan saygıma özel bir anlam ve değer katıyor. Kazakistan'dan selam!

    • @atakan9295
      @atakan9295 3 роки тому +17

      Kazak kardeşlerimize Türkiye’den selamlar 🤗 🇰🇿

  • @Deniz-nj3cq
    @Deniz-nj3cq 4 роки тому +340

    Sadece yemek tarifi videosu değil bu, kültürümüzü ve ülkemizi en güzel şekilde tanıtmak... Çok kaliteli çalışıyorsunuz her adımınızda ve umarım hakettiğiniz yerlere gelirsiniz💕💖😍😘

    • @grant575mixmaster
      @grant575mixmaster 4 роки тому

      huh?

    • @infestedarta2027
      @infestedarta2027 4 роки тому +4

      Its Turkish they said:This is not just a cooking video. Its something that shows our culture and country in the best way possible... you work very well and i hope you get to the place you deserve to be at. (Emojis)

    • @Deniz-nj3cq
      @Deniz-nj3cq 4 роки тому

      Jeff Vader well, the vid is not just about a recipe but also a good representation of turkish culture, istanbul and everything. Kinda like a documentary and i appreciate their work :)

  • @elisahmedova2702
    @elisahmedova2702 4 роки тому +348

    I have never seen someone expressing so much passion and love while cooking. Refika you have amazing contiguous positive energy and the inspiration you carry through all your videos is amazing. Ağzımın sullari aktı izlerken. Acayip lezzetli görünüyor.

    • @ch3rl0b11n
      @ch3rl0b11n 4 роки тому +5

      Clearly you have never watch Gennaro Contaldo.
      But yes she is really passionate about cooking.

  • @razazeltom9742
    @razazeltom9742 3 роки тому +18

    Turkish food is absolutely delicious and underrated! I hope with your channel it gets more attention.

  • @bunzbrown
    @bunzbrown 2 місяці тому +1

    Its been like a years now I make this recipe at least twice a month, my family loves it every Saturday morning

  • @phoenix13644
    @phoenix13644 3 роки тому +15

    I’m from Thailand. I did it yesterday, yes I love this recipe. Thanks

  • @Hanya1210
    @Hanya1210 3 роки тому +20

    First time ever to know that basterma is actually Turkish! Thank you a lot 😃💐
    Love & respect from Egypt 💐

    • @n.k.7840
      @n.k.7840 3 роки тому

      Yeah, Turkic nomads first made it by druing meat with spices.

    • @TUNC66
      @TUNC66 3 місяці тому

      You are very right, brother. We have had suppression for hundreds of years, just like Refika Hanım said.

  • @billywong7775
    @billywong7775 3 роки тому +16

    Better than most of the (*edited) cooking shows on tv!! So professional 🥰

  • @Quantum36911
    @Quantum36911 3 роки тому +27

    "Hopefully today it's not done with the horses and the thigh of a man"... that cracked me up! The whole thing looks absolutely delicious! And you are very beautiful and have a great sense of humor and beautiful voice!

  • @ramthapaliya1505
    @ramthapaliya1505 4 роки тому +32

    Everyday during this pandemic I have been learning about new food, culture, nature and many more.. Namaste from Kathmandu Nepal 🇳🇵

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 3 роки тому

      namaste i love nepal people. there a turkish guy visited your country and he show us how u guys so sweet and helpful people. btw there a Turkish restuarnt in nepal the guy making Turkish foods

  • @DavidKirtley
    @DavidKirtley 4 роки тому +363

    I love seeing different cultures that come up with similar solutions. In Mexican cooking, they make something similar but use salsa instead of the tomatoes. The extra that they do is using left over corn tortillas. They cut them up and toast them in oil and build this over them. They are called chiliquiles.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 роки тому +41

      thank you so much for the information you shared 😍hope you enjoyed the Turkish Menemen 🙏

    • @lizcain2444
      @lizcain2444 4 роки тому +1

      DAVE, IF U COME 2 SYDNEY TRADITIONAL TURKISH DINNERS ON ME. I CAN SHOW U WHILE COOKING THEM :-)))

    • @amiraabdo4627
      @amiraabdo4627 4 роки тому

      👍

    • @VictorHugo-zq4tj
      @VictorHugo-zq4tj 4 роки тому +5

      This is a Turkish cuisine breakfast, which dates back to old times, and families with low income and history would consume everyone.

    • @sshams9709
      @sshams9709 4 роки тому +7

      David, same here. Our world is beautifully different yet similar :)

  • @SheikhAvicenna
    @SheikhAvicenna 3 роки тому +15

    You made the menamen sound so good, I had to try it right away! What to do? No peppers at home except hot Serrano so I used those and also added some diced sautéed mushrooms. No Turkish style cheese so I added what I had - Beecher’s cheese from the Seattle area. Only had two small tomatoes so used these without the skin and augmented it with red pepper paste. Then the eggs... OMG! Surely, the best egg dish I’ve had in my life! Next time, I’ll be better prepared and try it your way but today was awesome and totally inspired by your cooking! 🙏🏼 Thank you!

  • @benzcrazy
    @benzcrazy 3 роки тому +16

    Çok lezzetli ! This is my lunch for tomorrow Sucak I have I need to find a Turkish store and get the Pastourma . My Grandfather used to make that and Kavourma

  • @archyology
    @archyology 4 роки тому +98

    Ah man I made my version of this today, amazing recipe. I had tomato, red onion, spring onion, harissa paste which I sautéed with butter and olive oil. Added some spinach too, then mozarella cheese and the eggs. With freshly baked bread it was a great meal. ❤️ from South Africa

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 роки тому +13

      sound is perfect to me 😍 afiyet olsun!

  • @catherinemartina6469
    @catherinemartina6469 3 роки тому +31

    I hope the culture in turkey, regarding “real” food, doesn’t change. How meat is traditionally cured,cheeses etc...traditional, not chemical, like North America, and now the rest of the world has followed.

    • @erenkur3832
      @erenkur3832 3 роки тому

      Well it changed like other parts of world but there are boutique shops selling traditional foods. They are more expensive as expected and so most of the population consume chemical added ones. Finding natural ones and cooking with them taste better of course. Also in some local public markets organic or traditional foods prepared or grown by villagers themselves can be found especially in anatolian towns but in istanbul retail markets dominates the market. Also even the taste of people are changing, for example many Turkish dishes traditionally made with sheeps meat or many cheese made from sheeps milk but today they are both more expensive and people demand softer tastes like cheese made from cow milk etc so finding good traditional organic products are a bit difficult in large cities and when found they can be out of the purchasing limits of many Turkish families.

  • @michelleamatulle6378
    @michelleamatulle6378 Місяць тому

    I love how you show the importance of zero waste. I knew a Turkish mom who did the same. ❤

  • @lolfish78
    @lolfish78 6 місяців тому +1

    My dad is from Istanbul, Anadolu Hisari. This recipe reminded him of his childhood. It was amazing. Thank you for that :)!

  • @peterkarahalios3488
    @peterkarahalios3488 4 роки тому +150

    I need to make this!!!
    Lots of love to our Turkish brothers and sisters from Greek diaspora in Canada.

    • @user-vr6io5xb9e
      @user-vr6io5xb9e 3 роки тому +2

      You can find bastirma and sucuk at the Adonis. Good luck

    • @bathrelo
      @bathrelo 3 роки тому +3

      brothers?

    • @androth1502
      @androth1502 3 роки тому +2

      sujuk and basterma was a staple in my mothers armenian kitchen.

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 3 роки тому +8

      @@bathrelo people dont have problem with each other goverments hate

    • @bathrelo
      @bathrelo 3 роки тому

      @@kayacenk4164 I could not agree more, however the ones that elect governments are the people. Why we tend to blaim the governments and not the people. Answer. Because everybody want to blaim someone else but themmself. Blaim God, your father, your teacher, the government. No responsibility, no pain, while the people dance around happily, at the same time Governments who are in fact elected by the people is the best option democracy has to offer. Guess what! The people deserve their governments, if they don't, they revolt.

  • @rojanshrestha5103
    @rojanshrestha5103 4 роки тому +10

    Really love the video format where somebody actually asks the questions we want to ask and you respond it right there and there.
    Saves a lot of Q&A in the comment section. :)

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 роки тому +3

      sos glad you like the video 😍

    • @rojanshrestha5103
      @rojanshrestha5103 4 роки тому +1

      @@Refika I love them all. Binge-watching all I can, hungry and watery mouth. (I just had lunch an hour ago)

  • @webeccalabossiere5375
    @webeccalabossiere5375 3 роки тому +15

    Thank you Refika!! This is my first time trying any Turkish food and this recipe is amazing!!! Just made my Menemen and it is absolutely delicious! I tried it with some Haitian bread and I think I will make this everyday from now on 🥰

  • @maria-elenajohnston2412
    @maria-elenajohnston2412 3 роки тому +14

    Oh my goodness, Refika...
    I have been saving this recipe and finally cooked it for Christmas brunch. What an absolute sensation. I could easily develop a Menemen problem! I just love your style and food. Thank you. You, and your food are joyous. 🌻

  • @Dakiniwoman
    @Dakiniwoman 3 роки тому +106

    I can't believe I just stumbled upon this video today! Just last night I was watching a series on Netflix "Behzat C." and they were cooking this Menemen... so I was wondering what it was like... They were even discussing the value of taking the skin off the tomatoes. I got addicted to Turkish TV series (even though I have to watch with subtitles) because they are so interesting... This is my second viewing of the entire series of Behzat C. ... I am Canadian but love the whole view of Turkish Culture that I have had a peek into from watching these... Also "Resurrection Ertugrul" series I have watched twice now and learned so much of the Turkish History. Amazing... I have watched almost every Series of Turkish TV on Netflix... so now I have to watch them a second time.

    • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
      @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 роки тому +4

      Haha, I had this happen once too: I was watching a Japanese drama and one of the characters in Kyoto has a favourite dish called 'Kinugasa Don'. He was obsessed with it and another character had to learn to make it for him in a bit of a love-struck panic. Needless to say, I now eat Kinugasa Don every other month. It tastes ten times better than I thought it would. That's what's so great about cooking new, entirely foreign recipes: that surprise at how it tastes so much better than you thought it would. :)

    • @ddotconnections2360
      @ddotconnections2360 3 роки тому +2

      There is a new show called Kurulus Osman which started last year I think. It's the continuation of Ertuğruls son, Osman. It's on UA-cam too, made by same people.

    • @Dakiniwoman
      @Dakiniwoman 3 роки тому +2

      @@ddotconnections2360 Thank you so much for letting me know about this... I would love to watch it... I will check it out... I was not watching on UA-cam but on Netflix, is that what you meant? I am watching "Burned Cocoon" now for the second time... on episode 70... I love these long series from Turkish TV... Pretty soon I will be able to speak the language... I know thousands of words now... :)

    • @home-uf3tg
      @home-uf3tg 3 роки тому +1

      btw did you watch Ezel? my favorite Turkish series. I recommend it

    • @Dakiniwoman
      @Dakiniwoman 3 роки тому

      @@home-uf3tg Hello... thanks, I just tried to find Ezel, but it is not on my Netflix where I watched so many Turkish series. Most of them I watched twice even though I have to read the sub-titles... By now I can understand quite a bit of the Turkish language. Some of the ones I watched before are not there anymore. I keep looking for new ones.

  • @lesliestewart1722
    @lesliestewart1722 3 роки тому +34

    Made my American version and holy moly!! Delicious on every level!! Thank you!!

  • @1of2shoes
    @1of2shoes 2 роки тому +1

    I need to make this immediately. So glad I found you on UA-cam.

  • @mallymakings2853
    @mallymakings2853 3 роки тому +7

    I LOVE how you put everything into your videos. I’m educated on the history of how certain foods came about, I’m learning how to get real depths of flavour in my meals and I’m learning new recipes. I love your passion, enthusiasm and you’re so likeable. Your team are fab and the camera work, editing etc is spot on. I really appreciate your videos. Thank You. 😘 xxx

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😘❤️🧿

  • @cleanerwhite9470
    @cleanerwhite9470 4 роки тому +20

    Im so glad you showed the flame of the stove.
    Most of the time in cooking videos I have no Idea what high/medium/low heat is.

    • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
      @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 роки тому

      I agree, it's the little details that help the most. Have you ever seen Gordon Ramsey's video on how to make the perfect scrambled eggs? The best video, full of surprising information and instructions. I don't care for the guy but that video is terrific, I do recommend it. :)

  • @DaniDuckUO
    @DaniDuckUO 3 роки тому +146

    I don’t think I’ve ever had Turkish food but I would dive into a vat of this. Oh. My. Goodness! 😳😍🤤

    • @susanscovill6817
      @susanscovill6817 3 роки тому +4

      Make room for meeeeeeeee!

    • @zukoher
      @zukoher 3 роки тому

      Scrooge McDuck style!

    • @refikakyuz8128
      @refikakyuz8128 3 роки тому +4

      U never Bad Turkish food o.O. U never ate kebab or something? U should definitely come visit turkey :)

    • @philstone3859
      @philstone3859 3 роки тому

      Danielle Mason, you must be from TEXAS! Ha ha! ✌️👍 maybe we could organize a special Jerry Springer episode? Call me!

    • @dutchigamemania
      @dutchigamemania 3 роки тому

      Never had a döner kebab? Wtf?

  • @KDB1395
    @KDB1395 3 роки тому +2

    I've watched this & made this numerous times but I'm back again to show love.

  • @michaelduggan9347
    @michaelduggan9347 3 роки тому +4

    This looks delicious, I cannot wait to try it. Also, your crew and production is wonderful. The charming banter to the sides was a delight.

  • @ChuckCanada1
    @ChuckCanada1 4 роки тому +29

    I would like to say Alex sent me here but I found the channel on accident. You rock Rafika!

  • @MurderMostFowl
    @MurderMostFowl 3 роки тому +152

    This looks wonderful! I think I will make this for myself when my family is not home so I don’t have to share 😂

  • @michaelpaddon5651
    @michaelpaddon5651 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, this is breakfast on a whole new level. I’m a regular at a local Turkish restaurant but they don’t have this on the menu which is a shame. I adore your kitchen persona, that is one of the key ingredients for me. Tomorrow I’m heading to Ünlü Market and getting all the ingredients for an amazing Sunday Breakfast, Refika Style. Thank you.

  • @HNCS2006
    @HNCS2006 3 роки тому +1

    this is an amazing channel. i love the little commentary that goes along with the recipe so i learn a lot. growing up western, i'm taught to measure everything precisely when cooking, but i would love to start getting a feel for quantity, and your commentary about quantity and substitutions really helps.

  • @cogitoergosum914
    @cogitoergosum914 4 роки тому +112

    I really apreciate that youre team is always asking those clever questions during the whole video.
    😊😊😊😊

    • @coolthinghere6853
      @coolthinghere6853 4 роки тому +3

      yes! i love when the camera crew is included in, like the show 'dirty jobs'

    • @amysabpisal
      @amysabpisal 4 роки тому +1

      yes its so helpful

    • @dianeveilleux6452
      @dianeveilleux6452 3 роки тому

      Not me. I think it is annoying.

  • @LUCVASS2
    @LUCVASS2 4 роки тому +10

    My grandmother introduced me to sujuk and basturma in the '70s, when it was imported in Montreal. I have loved it since, and It was never missing from our table. I will absolutely make this for my family. Thank you Refika!

    • @peterkarahalios3488
      @peterkarahalios3488 4 роки тому

      Elsa,
      Where in Montreal can I get these meats?
      I am in Montreal!

  • @Happyyumaa
    @Happyyumaa 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of my favorite Turkish food! And I can’t believe u showed me new skills! I live cooking this for my family😍 thxxxxx girl u are the best!

  • @meatcreap
    @meatcreap 2 роки тому +3

    Refika is such a wonderful teacher with so many wonderful things to teach! Thank you all for making these videos!!

  • @EtchisonDobbsBlair
    @EtchisonDobbsBlair 3 роки тому +204

    "If I was the menemen, I would dance as well."
    -Refika

  • @dzenisalickovic5868
    @dzenisalickovic5868 3 роки тому +56

    As a Bosnian muslim living in America i love seeing this Turkish cuisine (that already heavily influences bosnian cuisine and culture) on youtube it seems so new yet so familiar! Love it !

  • @gorjancica
    @gorjancica 3 роки тому +2

    Why have I not found this channel before??? I absolutely love this video, all the additional information and great questions from the crew. You guys are fantastic

  • @anahidkassabian4471
    @anahidkassabian4471 3 роки тому +6

    Just made this for dinner tonight, and it was a smash hit. It's definitely going to be in regular rotation.

  • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
    @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove 3 роки тому +9

    For people that want a different taste but still want turkish menemem I make menemen with garlic, onion, tomato sometimes bellpepers and eggs it is very good.

  • @CynderPwnz
    @CynderPwnz 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for representing the Turkish cuisine and food culture - I've been searching for authenthic Turkish channels as a Turk living in Europe :)

  • @helenrobinson8894
    @helenrobinson8894 3 роки тому +2

    Oh. My. Goodness! This just looks like the most delicious thing ever!!

  • @kimsim4647
    @kimsim4647 3 роки тому +3

    Eggs cooked in tomatos are one of my absolute favourites. Yumble!!

  • @Mrn0sferatu
    @Mrn0sferatu 4 роки тому +13

    When I was studying abroad as a turkish dude I used to cook menemen for my friends as breakfast, everyone got addicted to it. Because its so simple and the ingredients can be found everywhere they even started cooking for themselves

  • @MsBluemoongirl
    @MsBluemoongirl 4 роки тому +58

    Way to go, Refika!! Let the world see the genuine Turkish cuisine 👏🏻👏🏻💐🧿

  • @peteralorent
    @peteralorent 11 місяців тому +1

    Best breakfast dish ever! Thank you!

  • @MissSandraK
    @MissSandraK 3 роки тому

    I love your pan, and the planters in the background! The food too!!!

  • @goshussimsek1577
    @goshussimsek1577 4 роки тому +26

    Sizi tebrik ediyorum, türk mutfagini yurtdisina tanitmaya calistiginiz icin❤

  • @matthewedey
    @matthewedey 3 роки тому +9

    I'm loving your channel. I used some Mexican ingredients with onion, Poblano peppers, Chorizo, Oaxaca, and Cojito cheeses and ate with corn tortillas, cilantro, and lime and it was really delicious. (particularly the addition of onion and use of Poblano peppers). if I can find the Turkish cured meats I will try your original recipe too.

  • @Lorraines633
    @Lorraines633 Рік тому +1

    Becoming interested in Turkish food after watching many Turkish drama. Thanks for this video I will try to make this.🥰

  • @mentorjer9411
    @mentorjer9411 2 роки тому +1

    I just bumped into your channel and LOVED IT, instantly! It put me in the most comforting space. You are an angel. Thank you!

  • @SableRaf
    @SableRaf 3 роки тому +71

    I’ve been meaning to try menemen ever since I first watched your video and I finally cooked this today. It was incredibly tasty!
    Even better, your channel gave me the confidence to explore my local Turkish supermarket like I almost know what I’m doing. I’m looking forward to try more recipes and discover new ingredients :) Thanks Refika!
    Much love from a French guy in Berlin.

    • @TheTamago
      @TheTamago 3 роки тому +1

      Tu me donnes envie d'oser aller dans mon épicerie turque aussi !

    • @precursors
      @precursors 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTamago Si jamais yu y vas, essayez certainement la Pastirma (pastrami turc)

  • @elizeduplessis7920
    @elizeduplessis7920 3 роки тому +17

    To easily take tomatoes skin of. Put tomatoes in the refrigerator. Take a bowl with hot water , take tomatoes out put them in the hot water for a min. Take out and the skin peel comes right off💕💕

    • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
      @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 роки тому +1

      Yes I wondered why she didn't do it this way. I was waiting patiently for an explanation which never arrived. So I'm going to stick to your method I think. ;)

    • @johnniewaiker6203
      @johnniewaiker6203 3 роки тому +2

      I never put it in the fridge. I cut a x in it and boil it shortly in water. It will start to peel of where you marked the x. I put it in cold water afterwards to speed up the process

    • @MonikaBury
      @MonikaBury 3 роки тому

      Low temperature destroys the taste of tomatoes

    • @elizeduplessis7920
      @elizeduplessis7920 3 роки тому

      @@MonikaBury never had a problem with that

  • @shannonakbudak7972
    @shannonakbudak7972 2 роки тому

    Thanks for helping this Canadian girl learn to cook Turkish food for my Koca

  • @slam854
    @slam854 Рік тому +4

    Italians have Nduja, Lebanese have a spicy sausage very similar. The name is very close to what you just stated. I have just learned how to cook ancient grain Emmer Wheat, It adds so much to many dishes. Thanks for the recipe as I shall make this.

  • @Santibag
    @Santibag 4 роки тому +468

    To non-Turkish people: This is like a slightly modified version of menemen. I don't want to say "non-traditional" because it is made different ways in different regions.
    Basic menemen is green pepper, tomato and egg. And in a poll made by the famous Turkish gourmet Vedat Milor, 50.6% of 440k people voted "menemen should include onion (added before tomatoes)" while 49.4% said "no onion" for basic menemen.
    The meaty stuff, melting cheese, spices, etc. are all up to your taste.

    •  4 роки тому +32

      We have similar version in Hungary, it is called "lecsó". The basic version is white paprika, onion and tomato. There are also several varieties with rice, sausage or egg. Most of us eat it with fresh white bread.
      I more like it to cook with onion and more paprika than Refika's version. The cheese is a must and I also add some cumin and oregano. I also left the eggs(sometimes with a dozen of quail egg) in the top and cover it for a few minutes.
      The beauty of this dish is that everybody has its own way to do it.

    • @emiroven3683
      @emiroven3683 4 роки тому +1

      I think that the version without onions is a different meal. Might be another iteration of it too.

    • @braich1984
      @braich1984 4 роки тому +2

      I like it with onions...tried making it the other day...delicious..

    • @DaKussh
      @DaKussh 4 роки тому

      Undead imbalance has spoken!!!

    • @cheezysinz8714
      @cheezysinz8714 4 роки тому

      This is not menemen. She is either a touch Arabic or Greek.

  • @lindaroberts7540
    @lindaroberts7540 3 роки тому +21

    My first husband was Greek and though he never earned the “Chef” title, he loved homemade traditional dishes from Greece and watching your videos and learning about Turkish cooking I want to learn more. I also think your film person is fabulous and could have a motion picture career anytime, she makes filming your food look delicious. Thank you,Linda an American viewer

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому

      Linda Roberts ooo I will tell this to bahar asap!..

  • @alreemVacation
    @alreemVacation 3 роки тому

    wonderful storytelling in a quick way ..great skill

  • @N17sd
    @N17sd 3 роки тому

    I love how you explain every step ❤️

  • @Cyberia398
    @Cyberia398 3 роки тому +6

    For Australian viewers: Pastirma is sold as Basturma in grocers who sell middle eastern food. It’s delicious.
    There is a sliced packaged version from Australian company Fettayleh, they also make sujuk. Sujuk is easier to find than basturma.

  • @Sopalida
    @Sopalida 3 роки тому +23

    And a history lesson on pressed meats 😂. I will make this for sure soon

  • @melaniefield3611
    @melaniefield3611 Рік тому

    Love how you showed how to make this. You are an inspiration.

  • @yasmeenmunshi313
    @yasmeenmunshi313 3 роки тому +1

    I just found your channel and now I am binge watching! You're a delight!

  • @crazyfun95
    @crazyfun95 3 роки тому +4

    When I went on vacation at Turkey, I was very surprised at how amazingly skillful they were at making eggs! So I would definitely try this!

  • @Sybaris_Rex
    @Sybaris_Rex 4 роки тому +15

    Okay, I've subscribed, liked, and now am planning on when I can come to Turkey... enough just watching Turkish cooking on UA-cam; I need to try the real deal.

  • @ramonc1942
    @ramonc1942 3 роки тому +1

    This channel gives me so much joy!!!!

  • @audreyparks7719
    @audreyparks7719 3 роки тому +1

    I cannot stop eating this. Thank you for the recipe!

  • @dominicfernandes4877
    @dominicfernandes4877 3 роки тому +19

    Maam' your explanation of the contents of your recipe are more yummy than the recipe... Love it.. Thanks for your uploads. Love from India

  • @jaffery1900
    @jaffery1900 3 роки тому +32

    We also have sucuk in Bosnia (we call it sudžuka, you pronounce "dž" as "c" in turkish). And we also have something similar to bastrma and we call it smoked beef. So I will definitely try this recipe, I can get all ingredients easily! Looks yummy!

    • @arminsivic7441
      @arminsivic7441 3 роки тому +1

      Kod nas u Krajini se kaže pastrma. To su sve njihove riječi i jela :D A Refika dere, prejaka je :D

    • @jaffery1900
      @jaffery1900 3 роки тому +1

      @@arminsivic7441 Upravo ista riječ 😃 Refika je super, selam za Krajinu

  • @rachelreadingart
    @rachelreadingart 3 роки тому +4

    This looks amazing. Love all your recipes and Turkish food! Please please please would you make videos of Turkish stews? Chicken stew, Lamb n aubergine stew, vegetable stew etc. And pilaf too
    Thanks so much!

  • @Claudia-dn1wv
    @Claudia-dn1wv 3 роки тому

    Every video I watch of yours makes my mouth water and go straight to kitchen to make your recipes. I love them all they're simple, fresh and delicious. I enjoy how you also show your town, makes me want to go live there. You're amazing 👏 thank you for sharing, sharing is caring ❤

  • @mariabarretto1245
    @mariabarretto1245 3 роки тому +42

    This just made me miss Turkey all over again!!! :(( Thank you Refika and team for bringing these delicious dishes to the world! More people should try Turkish cuisine, by far one of the best and one of my personal favorites!

    • @elturco_5470
      @elturco_5470 Рік тому

      Türk mutfağı bir cennettir.eğer yemekten haz ve tat almak istiyorsanız sizin aradıgınız mutfak Türk mutfağıdır.selamlar saygılar.afiyet olsun :))

  • @tassostsoutis601
    @tassostsoutis601 4 роки тому +114

    Hello Refika! Another great video. Great team. Lots of love from Greece.

    • @sevvalserbes9006
      @sevvalserbes9006 4 роки тому +10

      I hope Akis Petretzikis and Refika collaborates for a video in the future, it would be great! :)

    • @yungcartiyungcarti7852
      @yungcartiyungcarti7852 4 роки тому +5

      Love from turkey brother😍

    • @afisemenaborevlaka48
      @afisemenaborevlaka48 4 роки тому

      Actually, sucuk and pastrima are Armenian.

    • @eliftoujourspur9286
      @eliftoujourspur9286 4 роки тому +1

      afisemenaborevlaka48 i dont know about sucuk but pastırma is Turkish

    • @bozoqturkmni8137
      @bozoqturkmni8137 3 роки тому

      @@yungcartiyungcarti7852 yalakalar yetişmiş hemen

  • @Aishya476
    @Aishya476 Рік тому

    I just came back from a visit to Turkiye. On my very last day, I had menemen and I loved it. So happy to find your channel and this recipe.

  • @judyevans6074
    @judyevans6074 3 роки тому

    Just discovered your channel yesterday, loving it and subscribed. Made this for breakfast today, as best I could with what I had on hand--fabulous!! Thank you for the wonderful recipes! And the delightful humor!

  • @dudesweetpro
    @dudesweetpro 3 роки тому +5

    Wow this is the first time I’ve seen this show and I’m so happy the way she teaches cooking! She knows her stuff and includes the important info you need to be flexible!

  • @ManishKumarSEOExpertIndia
    @ManishKumarSEOExpertIndia 3 роки тому +11

    Love from India. I love to cook this when I have to impress someone. Loving
    your show now.

  • @ny2nc1969
    @ny2nc1969 Рік тому +1

    I just discovered your Chanel today, I have binge watching I love your Chanel, my prayers with you and Turkey, I had the pleasure of visiting Istanbul and loved it I will be back in the fall. Gosh bless you all

  • @misc4474
    @misc4474 2 роки тому +3

    Just finished cooking this and my mom loves it! Very tasty. Thank you for the recipe, will definitely cook this again soon

  • @truckart
    @truckart 3 роки тому +6

    Just discovered you today and am new subbie! Love Turkish food and Turkey and Turkish ppl. I love how you explain everything so well and that your co-workers participate in the conversation. Keep it up! 💗from UAE.

  • @SomeBuddy777
    @SomeBuddy777 3 роки тому +4

    Newly subscribed, I am watching non-stop 4 hours now and have gained much knowledge and 27 pounds and it is WORTH EVERY SINGLE OUNCE 🤗 So glad to find you!

  • @mexicofor4
    @mexicofor4 3 роки тому

    Hi Refika- I made this today and was a hit with my family. Did not add meat - it was fantastic!!! Thank you for teaching this super easy but delicious dish!! ❤️❤️❤️