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

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  • @scottsharp1763
    @scottsharp1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      it is so nice to hear 🥰

    • @susanscovill6817
      @susanscovill6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @alishbahnoor2443
      @alishbahnoor2443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Admire Ur kitchen Appliances,Too

    • @samirasang
      @samirasang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ogulcanyolcu8714
    @ogulcanyolcu8714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1162

    Probably the best decision you ever made in TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @safranbilal7251
      @safranbilal7251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @TheOmarhaff
      @TheOmarhaff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @nessiferum6200
      @nessiferum6200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @elliotlee2150
    @elliotlee2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you ❤️🧿😘

  • @Sybaris_Rex
    @Sybaris_Rex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct

    • @Levvvame
      @Levvvame ปีที่แล้ว +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) : )

  • @bryantbravo9363
    @bryantbravo9363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

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

    • @medha1827
      @medha1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s awesome. Addictive 🤤

    • @foedspaghetti3290
      @foedspaghetti3290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Refika’s awesome

    • @krystalgarcia3397
      @krystalgarcia3397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @yvonnemuseyjohnson5771
    @yvonnemuseyjohnson5771 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @janhughes7786
    @janhughes7786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @Deniz-nj3cq
    @Deniz-nj3cq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      huh?

    • @infestedarta2027
      @infestedarta2027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

  • @Mehaara
    @Mehaara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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. :-)

  • @TheBigLeRemski
    @TheBigLeRemski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

    • @NuhDOLAZ
      @NuhDOLAZ ปีที่แล้ว

      Lekker hoor 😂

  • @Fuice1
    @Fuice1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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

  • @CaptainSlowbeard
    @CaptainSlowbeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      CaptainSlowbeard 💕

    • @dnrmoore4124
      @dnrmoore4124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awesome , food is love

    • @falim2007
      @falim2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @cousinjake7986
      @cousinjake7986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @CaptainSlowbeard
      @CaptainSlowbeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cousinjake7986 :D

  • @imaginative_
    @imaginative_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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 ❤️

  • @elisahmedova2702
    @elisahmedova2702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    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.

    • @ch3rlo_1
      @ch3rlo_1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @peterkarahalios3488
    @peterkarahalios3488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

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

    • @அவானிஉயர்ந்தது
      @அவானிஉயர்ந்தது 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Futuristicalforest
      @Futuristicalforest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      brothers?

    • @androth1502
      @androth1502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @Futuristicalforest
      @Futuristicalforest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @bunzbrown
    @bunzbrown 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @DavidKirtley
    @DavidKirtley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @lizcain2444
      @lizcain2444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @amiraabdo4627
      @amiraabdo4627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @VictorHugo-zq4tj
      @VictorHugo-zq4tj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @rojanshrestha5103
    @rojanshrestha5103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sos glad you like the video 😍

    • @rojanshrestha5103
      @rojanshrestha5103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fighttheevilrobots3417
    @fighttheevilrobots3417 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gosh I have memories of my Turkish dad eating this and making this. He would dip the bread right into the pan, which he would place on a piece of wood from his woodworking shop and my American mom would roll her eyes but then when she tried it she was in heaven. Gd bless you Dada.

  • @Museofmemory
    @Museofmemory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    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.

  • @Hanya1210
    @Hanya1210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TUNC66
      @TUNC66 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tmowoodz
    @tmowoodz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @gladysobrien1055
      @gladysobrien1055 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, from Toronto🇨🇦 I know! I am hooked on these eggs…I make this dish every 3 days.
      I cannot get enough. Bought Spanish spicy chorizo just especially for this dish.

  • @phoenix13644
    @phoenix13644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @cleanerwhite9470
    @cleanerwhite9470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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. :)

  • @gardeniagorgeous4232
    @gardeniagorgeous4232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @archyology
    @archyology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      sound is perfect to me 😍 afiyet olsun!

  • @LUCVASS2
    @LUCVASS2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sibelka1994
    @sibelka1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    "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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think your spot on

    • @onnayoung7699
      @onnayoung7699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The French can do one

    • @3run632
      @3run632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@onnayoung7699 wtf are you on lmao

    • @antiochiagok2702
      @antiochiagok2702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @Mrn0sferatu
    @Mrn0sferatu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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

  • @lesliestewart1722
    @lesliestewart1722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @Kismetkrt
    @Kismetkrt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg, I tried making this today, faced with 20 minutes to get dinner on the table, and oh my, LOVE!! You are right, this should be world famous. I know it’s a breakfast delectable but-So simple and creamy, honestly an incredible meal for a cold January night. Refika, I’ve grown into a huge fan. Went and got some Turkish tomato and pepper paste and I’m going in for more!

  • @ramthapaliya1505
    @ramthapaliya1505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @dudesweetpro
    @dudesweetpro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

  • @lolfish78
    @lolfish78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Dakiniwoman
    @Dakiniwoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam too, made by same people.

    • @Dakiniwoman
      @Dakiniwoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Dakiniwoman
      @Dakiniwoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
    @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @billywong7775
    @billywong7775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @dzenisalickovic5868
    @dzenisalickovic5868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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 !

  • @cogitoergosum914
    @cogitoergosum914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

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

    • @coolthinghere6853
      @coolthinghere6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @amysabpisal
      @amysabpisal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes its so helpful

    • @dianeveilleux6452
      @dianeveilleux6452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not me. I think it is annoying.

  • @Hoopzic
    @Hoopzic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Refika, I am from Bosnia and we generally have a lot of similarities in our cooking. I tried this meal this morning and everyone loved it. Especially the children. One is only 9 months old but she screamed for more.
    I have been watching your channel for quite some time and enjoy it very much. Thank you for your kind spirit.❤

  • @DaniDuckUO
    @DaniDuckUO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

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

    • @susanscovill6817
      @susanscovill6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Make room for meeeeeeeee!

    • @zukoher
      @zukoher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scrooge McDuck style!

    • @refikakyuz8128
      @refikakyuz8128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @philstone3859
      @philstone3859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @dutchigamemania
      @dutchigamemania 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never had a döner kebab? Wtf?

  • @lindaroberts7540
    @lindaroberts7540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @peteralorent
    @peteralorent ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best breakfast dish ever! Thank you!

  • @ainurnaizabekova7904
    @ainurnaizabekova7904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Kazak kardeşlerimize Türkiye’den selamlar 🤗 🇰🇿

  • @CynderPwnz
    @CynderPwnz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @sashkatihova7056
    @sashkatihova7056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The idea of browning the butter was a game changer! Very delicious, thank you!

  • @MurderMostFowl
    @MurderMostFowl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

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

  • @crazyfun95
    @crazyfun95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @mentorjer9411
    @mentorjer9411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tassostsoutis601
    @tassostsoutis601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

    • @sevvalserbes9006
      @sevvalserbes9006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @yungcartiyungcarti7852
      @yungcartiyungcarti7852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love from turkey brother😍

    • @afisemenaborevlaka48
      @afisemenaborevlaka48 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually, sucuk and pastrima are Armenian.

    • @eliftoujourspur9286
      @eliftoujourspur9286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      afisemenaborevlaka48 i dont know about sucuk but pastırma is Turkish

    • @bozoqturkmni8137
      @bozoqturkmni8137 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yungcartiyungcarti7852 yalakalar yetişmiş hemen

  • @KDB1395
    @KDB1395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @janicecarey3592
    @janicecarey3592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in California USA and I make "Huevos Rancheros". Fry bacon bits until crispy, add salsa (tomatoes, onions, garlic, chilies) and simmer. Make a well in the sauce and add a egg to each well. Cover with melting cheese, cover and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Serve with tortillas. Very similar. I love the way you cook and explain all the recipes. You and your crew are a joy to watch. The cinematography is spot on!

  • @goshussimsek1577
    @goshussimsek1577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Sizi tebrik ediyorum, türk mutfagini yurtdisina tanitmaya calistiginiz icin❤

  • @catherinemartina6469
    @catherinemartina6469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @busybee9674
    @busybee9674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched this video today and made my version. I lived in Yesel Uzumlu for a few years but it was too hot so came back home to England..Loved everything about Turkey the people the food. I used what I had in my pantry.....also I am a vegetarian....Grated courgette, chopped fresh toms, garlic and grated onion. I would have used cheese but didnt have any. I made lavash...and then reheated the recipe put 3 eggs in put the lid on and did not stir.....it was scrumptious...Thank you for the inspiration.....I cook for myself so have more for tomorrow....ideal recipe for different foods.

  • @arfye74
    @arfye74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made this a few days ago, without chilli (I have a preference for non-spicy food for breakfast), and it's still VERY GOOD, thank you. Lots of love from Malaysia.

  • @webeccalabossiere5375
    @webeccalabossiere5375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🥰

  • @razazeltom9742
    @razazeltom9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @indraniniyogi1914
    @indraniniyogi1914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos Refika. You have such a cheerful disposition n l love the way you explain everything. I am an Indian but getting addicted to Turkish food. Bless u Ref keep producing these incredible videos n share the zest of your love for life n cooking with everyone. Stay blessed.

  • @mariabarretto1245
    @mariabarretto1245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gucukogluh
    @gucukogluh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I m Turkish and living in London… Turkish cuisine is very popular here… affordable, healthy and tasty 😋
    Love your channel Rafika. Your recipes simply and easy. Much love ❤️

  • @matthewedey
    @matthewedey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @SheikhAvicenna
    @SheikhAvicenna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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!

  • @maria-elenajohnston2412
    @maria-elenajohnston2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 🌻

  • @EtchisonDobbsBlair
    @EtchisonDobbsBlair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

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

  • @meatcreap
    @meatcreap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @1of2shoes
    @1of2shoes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ChuckCanada1
    @ChuckCanada1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @dominicfernandes4877
    @dominicfernandes4877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @oliviade5048
    @oliviade5048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just made this! The butter and 8 minutes of simmering the tomatoes made a big difference! Mine is Almost as good as the Menemen I had at a Turkish cafe last month😊

  • @utahiggs
    @utahiggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    OMG! Watched this yesterday and made it for breakfast this morning, it’ AMAZING!!!!!

  • @elizeduplessis7920
    @elizeduplessis7920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Low temperature destroys the taste of tomatoes

    • @elizeduplessis7920
      @elizeduplessis7920 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MonikaBury never had a problem with that

  • @michaelpaddon5651
    @michaelpaddon5651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @faryalanjum2518
    @faryalanjum2518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I sent my mom this video and she loved it so much that she decided to make these for dinner suddenly. A few ingredients were not available but it was delicious the family loved it! Next time we will make it like this exact recipe!
    P.S I actually love the editing!

    • @CesurYapayDünya
      @CesurYapayDünya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually "menemen" is a breakfast dish in Turkey. But it goes well any time of the day I suppose.

    • @kaganhudayar630
      @kaganhudayar630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CesurYapayDünya I am Turkish, and we have it for dinner all the time. It makes an excellent dinner. I also sometimes leave the eggs to poach over everything, rather than scrambling them. The runny yolk adds another delicious dimension to it all.

  • @margueritep.3413
    @margueritep.3413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It isn’t the first time I prepare Menemen.... but let me tell you, yours is the best of them all, simply divine!

  • @ruthwinkler4574
    @ruthwinkler4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I made this last night and served it with crusty French bread. Absolutely fantastic!! Thank you for showing me such delightful Turkish recipes, Refika. I ended up using Hungarian cured sausage and a Hungarian smoked bacon as my meats in it. Used a mild Anaheim chili for the pepper. It was excellent. And Im making your Hammered Beef tonight!! Hugs from Las Vegas, Nevada

  • @truckart
    @truckart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @veronicagross9971
    @veronicagross9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I Love your show, I love Turkish everything, and Menemen is one of my favorite dishes, your recipe is awesome, I will try it this weekend for a delicious breakfast. Your easy going, funny, and really delicious recipes make me want to see all your videos! Keep this up you are amazing!

  • @Dr-gb3zp
    @Dr-gb3zp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though i m a subscriber of your Turkish channel for many years as a Turkish İ enjoy watching this channel as well the most catchy thing is that you dont repeat you upgrade yourself step to step in each video even though the content is the same.Thank you,i wish your energy and your excitement to your work always keep goes

  • @SableRaf
    @SableRaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @precursors
      @precursors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ghostbeetle2950
    @ghostbeetle2950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video, and that looks delicious! I once had Menemen in Turkey and I never forgot! Thank you!

  • @HNCS2006
    @HNCS2006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Santibag
    @Santibag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @emiroven51
      @emiroven51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @braich1984
      @braich1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @DaKussh
      @DaKussh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Undead imbalance has spoken!!!

    • @cheezysinz8714
      @cheezysinz8714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Cyberia398
    @Cyberia398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @sandalifernando2383
    @sandalifernando2383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m from Sri Lanka.. I like Turkish dishes soooo much.I cooked this with adding little onions also.it’s really delicious..thank you ❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooo sperb.. lots of love to Sri lanka!

  • @mallymakings2853
    @mallymakings2853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 😘❤️🧿

  • @kimsim4647
    @kimsim4647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @hmgkt
    @hmgkt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love menemen. I had it for breakfast and now at midnight I am having a craving for it again.

  • @SomeBuddy777
    @SomeBuddy777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @Sybaris_Rex
    @Sybaris_Rex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @eliagron8750
    @eliagron8750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Se me hace la boca agua. Aca en Puerto Rico tenemos ese tipo de pan. Hoy mismo hago esa receta. Gracias.

  • @ManishKumarSEOExpertIndia
    @ManishKumarSEOExpertIndia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @gorjancica
    @gorjancica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @shirinst.laurent2161
    @shirinst.laurent2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you incourage food sharing! Food, since the beginning of time was ment to be shared, because it brings people together to survive life. What a wonderful video! Thank you beautiful chef.

  • @benzcrazy
    @benzcrazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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

  • @jaffery1900
    @jaffery1900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jaffery1900
      @jaffery1900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hollybryant721
    @hollybryant721 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a Southern American & just discovered shakshouka a few months ago. This looks similar to that so I will definitely give this a try! I wish I had seen this video a month or 2 ago when tomatoes were still peak perfection here. This is the 1st time I've seen your channel & considering I love watching Turkish TV shows, I will definitely delve in to some of your recipes. I love the culture & wish I could visit one day!

  • @fifi8926
    @fifi8926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Those look soooooo good!!! I have to try it out!! I love how you talked about the history of pastrami. New subscriber from Canada! ❤🇨🇦

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for subbing 😊

    • @fifi8926
      @fifi8926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Refika you're most welcome!! 🤗

  • @amerahism
    @amerahism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of my favourite Sunday Brunch! Love the cultural info that you provide. You make cooking seem so easy. Can we have more vegetarian dishes please. Salutation from the UK xx

  • @carmenmunteanu437
    @carmenmunteanu437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love you to pieces! You remind me so much of the natal ways of cooking in Transilvania, Romania. As a note, we also call the smallest stove opening "the small fire eye"! LOL! I think most Caucasian & Balcans countries do! It also shows, yet once again, that there is so much more commonalities bringing the people of the world together, than the differences that separate us! Namaste Refika, you are a delight to watch & follow & fill our hearts with love! ♥️🇨🇦