Turkish · main
Menemen
Menemen reads richness 4.7, allium 3.9 and salinity 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish main, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.7 · Allium 3.9 · Salinity 3.2 · Heat 2.6 · Fruity 2.5 · Sourness 2.4 · Sweetness 2.3 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Umami 2.1 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Bitterness 1.7 · Nutty 1.1 · Citrus 1.1 · Earthy 0.9 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (8)
- 6 eggs
- 3 green peppers, diced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 57.4 kcal, 4 g protein, 2.9 g fat, 3.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Saute peppers in olive oil until soft, add chopped tomatoes, and cook down for 5 minutes.
- Pour in beaten eggs and stir gently over low heat until just set but still creamy.
- Season and serve directly in the pan with crusty bread.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.