Description
Discover the rich tradition of Turkish breakfast a flavorful feast of cheeses, olives, breads, jams, eggs, and tea. Dive into the world of Turkish recipes, from menemen to kaymak, and learn how to recreate the magic at home.
Ingredients
- White cheese or feta
- Aged kashar or mozzarella
- Tomatoes and cucumbers
- Black and green olives
- Boiled eggs
- Honey and clotted cream (kaymak)
- Fresh bread, simit, or pide
- Börek with cheese or spinach
- Menemen ingredients: eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, optional onions
- Sucuk (Turkish sausage)
- Jams: fig, apricot, cherry
- Fresh fruits: watermelon, grapes, figs
- Tahini and grape molasses
Instructions
- Arrange a variety of cheeses, olives, sliced vegetables, and jams in small serving dishes.
- Boil eggs or prepare them as sucuklu yumurta with fried sausage.
- For menemen: sauté tomatoes, green peppers (and onions if desired), then scramble in eggs. Cook until just set.
- Warm bread like simit, pide, or toast to serve alongside.
- Plate honey with clotted cream (kaymak) and spoon fruit preserves into bowls.
- Include börek, reheated if prepared ahead.
- Brew strong black tea to serve in traditional glasses.
- Set the table with all dishes and enjoy the leisurely breakfast spread with family or friends.
Notes
Focus on variety and balance combine savory items like cheese and sausage with sweet spreads like honey and jams. Serve everything in small bowls or plates to encourage sharing and grazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg